In the past few months alone, European monarchies have been shaken by scandalous claims of affairs - with some choosing to ignore the rumours, while others publicly denied infidelity.
When Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel join William and Kate at the Royal Variety Performance tomorrow, they might find some of the acts a little unfamiliar.
During their visit to the 17th Century village of Woodditton,, the Duke and Duchess of Västergötland found themselves in The Three Blackbirds Pub, where Victoria pulled pints behind the bar.