Royal Family Around the World: 2019

Monday, October 7, 2019

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf announced that the five grandchildren are no longer hold the Royal Highness status and will not be expected to perform public duties when they grow up. He was under pressure to cap the cost of the monarchy. They will not receive taxpayer funds or be expected to take part in royal duties. “They will retain their prince titles and their duchies. - October 6, 2019

Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia with their children, Prince Alexander, three, (2nd-L) and Prince Gabriel, two, (2nd-R) who are also affected by today's announcement. Their children will still be members of the royal family, but will not be referred to as His or Her Royal Highness and will not have access to taxpayer funds.

Still in the royal house: King Carl XVI Gustaf, right; his daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, left; and her eldest child, Princess Estelle, center. Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar will continue to be members of the royal house and perform public duties when they grow older.

Family tree: This diagram shows King Carl XVI Gustaf and his family. The five right-hand grandchildren are affected by today's move, while the King's eldest daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, and her family will remain part of the taxpayer-funded royal house

Swedish Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia and their children Prince Alexander (2nd-R) and Prince Gabriel (2nd-L). “They will retain their prince titles and their duchies, Södermanland and Dalarna

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar both continue to be part of the royal house. The children of Crown Princess Victoria, who is heir to the throne, and her husband Prince Daniel (not pictured).

Royal house no more for the children: Princess Madeleine of Sweden (right), with her children (left) Princess Leonore, five, Prince Nicolas, four, and Princess Adrienne, one, who are all losing their royal status. But will retain their titles of Prince and Princess, but these titles will become personal and any future spouses or children will not have a right to them.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

These British Royal Children have one thing in common - they all share the name Elizabeth, in tribute to the most famous of them all - August 7, 2019

Estella Olga Elizabeth Taylor, now 14, daughter of Lady Helen Taylor and art dealer Timothy Taylor, was a six-year-old cutie when she caught the eye of the Duchess of Cambridge (pre-children) during the 2011 Trooping The Color.

Fourth in line to the throne, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (left) standing next to Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina Windsor (right)

Lady Margarita Elizabeth Rose Alleyne Armstrong-Jones, the daughter of the Earl and Countess of Snowdon (and granddaughter of Princess Margaret) is 17 years old and Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 2017

Princess Anne is the eldest member of the contingent to have Elizabeth as a middle name

Little Lena Elizabeth Tindall is the Queen’s second-youngest great-grandchild (after Prince Harry’s son Archie) and is a younger sister to five-year-old Mia. Lena is 20th in line to the throne, and the Queen’s seventh great‑grandchild.

Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Windsor was born prematurely in 2003. Now 15, she is always impeccably behaved on rare public outings. She has inherited her grandmother’s love of riding. She also takes after her grandfather Prince Philip, competing in carriage driving.

Isla Elizabeth Phillips, seven, is the daughter of the Queen’s grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife, Autumn

Lena Tindall and mum Zara Phillips-Tindall at Gatcombe Park. This was the first time the public had glimpsed of Lena since her birth in June last year in 2018

Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips, is now 38, is 18th in line to the throne. She’s blessed with the nearest thing a member of the Royal Family can have to a normal life with husband Mike Tindall and their two daughters.

The smiling face of Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary invariably brings an extra buzz to royal events. Now 30, is ninth in line to the throne.

The daughter of Princess Margaret, Lady Sarah Frances Elizabeth Chatto is 23rd in line to the throne. Now 55, Sarah is the only guest who is allowed to accompany the Queen to her favorite retreat, rustic Craigowan Lodge in rural Aberdeenshire.

Lady Davina Windsor, known as Denny, now 41, is the Duke of Gloucester’s daughter. Christened Davina Elizabeth Alice Benedikte, she is 31st in line to the throne.

British Royal family members joined Queen Elizabeth II for a Sunday Service at Crathie Kirk in Balmoral on August 18, 2019

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II looked in high spirits as she rode in the back of the chauffered vehicle with her daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex

The Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex was all smiles as he and his family arrived for the service in Crathie Kirk, Balmoral

Prince Charles, 70, and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, 72, traveled in a separate car in front of Her Majesty to the service in Crathie Kirk, Balmoral

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, looked smart in a black trilby hat and navy blue coat as she rode in the back of the car with the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II (left) arrives at Crathie Kirk for the Sunday church service with Sophie, Countess of Wessex (right) near Balmoral, where members of the royal family are currently spending their summer holidays.

Queen Elizabeth II, sporting a smart pale blue coat dress with a matching hat adorned with a large flower, for a Sunday Service at church in Balmoral on August 18, 2019

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex seen in the same car with his mother Queen Elizabeth II, donned a smart brown suit along with a red and green striped tie

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Crathie Kirk for the Sunday church service with Sophie, Countess of Wessex and the Earl of Wessex near Balmoral, where members of the royal family are currently spending their summer holidays.

Crown Prince Akishino Family Visits Bhutan - Day 1, on August 16, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Crown Prince Fumihito or Crown Prince Akishino is seen on departure for Bhutan at Haneda Airport on August 16, 2019, in Tokyo, Japan.

Crown Prince Fumihito is seen on departure for Bhutan at Haneda Airport on August 16, 2019, in Tokyo, Japan.

Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino and Prince Hisahito are seen on departure for Bhutan at Haneda Airport on August 16, 2019, in Tokyo, Japan.

Crown Prince Fumihito or Crown Prince Akishino is seen on arrival at Paro International Airport on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Prince Hisahito is seen on arrival at Paro International Airport on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino, Prince Hisahito of Japan are welcomed by Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck, Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck of Bhutan and Princess Euephelma Choden Wangchuck of Bhutan on arrival at Paro International Airport on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito (C), Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino (L) and their son Prince Hisahito (R) visit the National Museum on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino and their son Prince Hisahito meet members of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito and their son Prince Hisahito during the meeting with the members of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Prince Hisahito (R) of Japan are welcomed by Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck (C) of Bhutan and Princess Euephelma Choden Wangchuck (L) of Bhutan on arrival at Paro International Airport on August 17, 2019, in Paro, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino, Prince Hisahito pose with Queen Mother Sangay Choden of Bhutan (2nd-R) and Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck of Bhutan (L) at the National Textile Museum on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino (L) and their son Prince Hisahito visit the National Textile Museum on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Prince Hisahito tries Bhutan's traditional archery while Crown Prince Fumihito (R) at the Changlingmethang National Archery ground on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino and Prince Hisahito visit the Tashichho Dzong for their meeting with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino and son Prince Hisahito visit the Tashichho Dzong for their meeting with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Prince Hisahito visits the Tashichho Dzong for their meeting with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko of Akishino and their son Prince Hisahito visit the Tashichho Dzong for their meeting with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on August 19, 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan.