Prince Christian, the heir to the Danish throne turns 18 this weekend - and will celebrate the milestone birthday with a lavish gala at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
For the first time, a new documentary will give an insight into the teenager s life - which the palace have said is Danes chance to get up close and personal with the prince like never before.
Prince Michael of Kent, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth, is holidaying on the French Riviera with colourful Italian heiress Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies and her family.
All across Europe, from Queen Letizia of Spain s niece to Grace Kelly s granddaughter, glamorous minor royals are reaping the benefits of impeccable connections.