21 February 2016

Sunday Tidbits for February 21: More Babies, More Birthdays

Our recent tidbits theme rolls on...

--More pictures of the King and Queen of Bhutan and their new son were released in celebration of the King's 36th birthday. [Facebook]
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Facebook

--Baby news for Jordan's royal family: Prince Feisal, younger brother of King Abdullah, and his wife Princess Zina welcomed a son on Wednesday. The baby is named Abdullah, and Queen Rania shared a family snapshot. [Instagram]

--Princess Leonore of Sweden turned 2 on February 20, so of course there were some cute new photos released. [Facebook]
Brigitte Grenfeldt/Kungahuset.se

--Here you can check out Kinnekskanner, RTL's documentary covering a year in the life of Luxembourg's grand ducal family. There's lovely footage even if you don't understand the language. [RTL]

--King Carl Gustaf is on an official visit to Japan, and Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hosted a dinner for him at their residence. [Imperial Family of Japan Blog]

--And finally, over at the Jewel Vault, we flashed back to an event featuring one of the dresses from Kensington Palace's current fashion exhibit. Don't miss the video and its tales of Princess Margaret's sartorial sauciness. (What was considered saucy in her day, that is. You know.)

Coming up this week: A Swedish check in, and more...