Why does Sweden’s history making monarch have a French surname? – Royal Central
The King of Sweden is about to make history. Carl XVI Gustaf will celebrate the first Golden Jubilee the country has ever seen. It’s a moment that will shape modern…
French airport to be renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II – Royal Central
A French airport will be renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Le Touquet-Paris-Plage International Airport, in northern France, will add the late monarch’s name to the beginning of its…
Why do Swedish royals use a French surname? The origins of the first Bernadotte – Royal Central
Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous. Its…