A Death and an Engagement for the Dutch Royal Family

Death

Sadly, Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau the second son of Princess Beatrix and the late Prince Claus passed away yesterday. As many of you may recall, Friso was trapped in an avalanche last year and lacked air while he was trapped; since then, he was in a coma. In November, he showed signs of consciousness. But yesterday, her passed away at the age of 44. He’s survived by his wife, Princess Mabel, his two daughters, Luana and Zaria; as well as his brothers, their spouses, his nieces and nephew, mother, cousins, and aunts and uncles.

Engagement

It was announced that Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma (the son of the late Carlos Hugo, Duke or Parama and Princess Irene of the Netherlands) is engaged to his Hungarian girlfriend, Viktória Cservenyák. They are set to marry on October 5^th in  Apeldoorn.

Charlotte Casiraghi is Pregnant and Engaged

For sometime, people have thought that Charlotte was pregnant. Especially when she went shopping with her fiancé, Gad Elmaleh. Sources say that they are to marry in the fall. 

That's not the only wedding for the Monegasque Princely Family. Sources also say that Andrea Casiraghi and his fiancée, Tatiana Santo Domingo will wed later this month. They became engaged last year in July. That was until Tatiana became pregnant with Andrea's son. When he was born in March of this year. 

Another Royal Engagement

Yesterday, the Aga Khan announced that his eldest son, Prince Rahim Aga Khan was engaged to American Model, Kendra Spears.

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Wedding Date Announced!

Mark your calendars everyone! A Luxembourg Wedding is on it's way!

Back in December, it was announced that Prince Felix, the second son of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, was engaged to German-born Claire Lanemacher.

Today, the Marshall of the Court announced that their civic wedding is to be held on September 17th, 2013 at the Königstein in Taunus in Germany. Meanwhile, the religious wedding will be held on September 21, 2013 at the Sainte Marie-Madeleine de Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume basilica in France.

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Information: The Royal Correspondent

A Luxembourg Engagement!

The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg announced today the engagement of Prince Félix and Claire Lademacher

Official Announcement:
Leurs Altesses Royales le Grand-Duc et la Grande-Duchesse, ont la très grande joie d’annoncer les fiançailles de Leur fils, Son Altesse Royale le Prince Félix, avec Mademoiselle Claire Lademacher. ''Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess, have the great joy to announce the engagement of their son, His Royal Highness Prince Felix, Miss Claire Lademacher.''

A Swedish Engagement!

It was announced today, that Princess Madeleine of Sweden is engaged to Chris O'Neill.

How does it feel to be engaged?
Princess Madeleine: We are both extremely happy and delighted. It is a very special day for us.
When and how did Christopher propose?
Princess Madeleine: Chris proposed to me at the beginning of October. It was a very romantic and intimate proposal, but more details about the proposal we want to keep to ourselves.
Christopher, were you nervous? Had you planned this for a long time?
I had been thinking about proposing for a while, but I wanted to wait until the right moment. But I have been sure all along that Madeleine was the one I wanted to marry.
Where did you meet the first time?
Princess Madeleine: We met through mutual friends. For me it started with a great friendship. We share the same humor and we have a lot of fun together. Christopher opened up my heart, he is my soul mate.
Christopher, when did you know Princess Madeleine was the right one?
From the very outset, I immediately felt something special with Madeleine.
What was your first impression of Christopher?
Princess Madeleine: I appreciate Chris for his warmth and his humour. He has a very big heart and he manages to make everyone in his presence feel good. Christopher is a very thoughtful and generous person.
Christopher, have you asked the King´s permission for Princess Madeleine's hand?
Yes, I met with The King and I asked His Majesty´s permission to marry Princess Madeleine.
What was the King´s response?
Christopher O'Neill: The King and The Queen were both happy, and touched as well, I think.
Christopher, do you know any Swedish?
I can say some Swedish phrases and am in the process of taking lessons so that I may speak fluently in due course.
Princess Madeleine, how do you feel about Christopher´s family?
I appreciate Christopher´s family very much. They have always been very nice to me and welcomed me with open arms. Christopher has a lovely family!
Christopher, how do you feel about Princess Madeleine´s family?
I know the Swedish royal family very well. They have been extremely welcoming to me and I felt part of the family right from the very beginning. Madeleine´s family is very warm and we have a very good time when we all see each other.
Talking about family, will you start planning for a family right away?
Princess Madeleine: Of course we look forward to getting married and someday building our own family.
Where will you live?
Princess Madeleine: For the time being we will continue to live in New York due to both of our current obligations. However, we will not exclude the possibility of moving to Sweden in due course.
Christopher, what do you think about Sweden?
Sweden is fantastic. It is such a beautiful country with very friendly people. I have mostly just been to Stockholm and Öland but I hope I will have the opportunity to visit Sweden a little more often now.
Lastly and most importantly, when is the big day?
Princess Madeleine: We will have to get back to you regarding that. The wedding will take place in Sweden sometime during the summer of 2013

BIG Random Royal News!!: A Luxembourg Royal Engagement

The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (Guillaume) will marry Countess  Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy later this year. Congrats to Guillaume and Stéphanie!