The Longest Royal Marriages In The World (2024)

Royal marriages are known for their extravagance and a few others are known for being complex however several Royal couples are known for having strong and enduring marriages they're often cheered by Ordinary People for their long- lasting partnership like any other marriage the success of these Royal marriages depends on how long they've been in existence therefore in today's video we've highlighted the 12 longest Royal marriages in the world so without further Ado let's begin at number 12 we've got the marriage story of King Philipe and queen Mathilda deum aaz of Belgium born on the 15th of April 1916 Philipe is the king of the Belgium sees the eldest child of the former King Albert II and former Queen Peola he succeeded his father upon the former's abdication for health reasons in July 2013 he married Mathilda in 1999 with whom he is having a 24 year-long relationship as of today they first met in 1996 reportedly during a game of tennis King Philipe was immediately impressed later recalling that he knew Mathilda would be his future wife in the moment he saw despite the Royal Spotlight the couple successfully kept their relationship hidden from the public for 3 years the couple's engagement was announced on September 11th 1999 at the castle of Laken they married on December 4th 1999 at a civil ceremony in the Brussels City Hall and at a religious ceremony at the Cathedral of St Michael in St gulla in Brussels their wedding was a grand Affair attended by royalty from across the globe and it sparked a way of positive sentiment throughout Belgium they have four children together with Princess Elizabeth's first in line of succession throughout their lifetime together they have faced the challenges of unifying Belgium's diverse ethnic groups as they continue their reign they remain a symbol of stability and compassion in Belgium in number 11 we've got Emperor Nito and Empress masako of Japan's marriage story born February 23rd 1960 Narito is the emperor of Japan he ascended to the chrysanthum Throne on May 1st 2019 following the abdication of his father akihito he's the 126 Monarch according to Japan's traditional order of succession he married Diplomat masaka aada in 1993 meaning they have a 30-year long relationship they first met in 1986 at a tea party held in honor of Spain's princess Elena in Tokyo the then Crown Princess Narito was immediately taken with masako aada despite the challenge of Royal courtship nahito was persistent and proposed the maao twice before as he accepted his third proposal in 1992 the couple's wedding took place in June 9th 1993 in a private Shinto ceremony at the kashito Doro Shrine within the Imperial Palace grounds the union was celebrated without foreign leaders focusing on the intimacy of the Imperial tradition together they have one daughter Mel however post marriage Empress masako faced significant challenges adapting to the constraints of Imperial life which led to to an official diagnosis of adjustment disorder in 2004 but the couple overcame it despite all the challenges the roow couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2023 reflecting upon their journey together sharing Joys and sorrows and expressing gratitude for the support they've received now we've got Crown Princess fumito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan's marriage story born November 30th 1965 fumito is the younger brother and heir presumptive of the emperor of Japan Ari his parents are former Emperor Emeritus akihito and former Empress amerit mishiko fito took the title of Prince aoso upon his marriage he married Kiko kawashima in 1990 meaning that they have a 33e long relationship their relationship began during the undergraduate years when they first met the couple's engagement was announced in 1989 and they were married June 29th 1990 in a ceremony and an exclusive Shrine within Tokyo's Imperial Palace there Union continued the trend of Japanese Imperial family members marrying academically prominent middleclass commoners post marriage the couple welcome three children moo koo and isaho as active members of the Imperial family they attended Summits organizational meetings and Global events they represented Japan in ceremonies involving heads of state and VIPs abroad however the couple had to navigate the complexities of public perception and media scrutiny particularly during their daughter mako's engagement in marriage Saga despite facing personal challenges and health issues they maintain their public duties and represent Japan on a global stage their commitment to their family cultural interest and diplomatic responsibilities continues to Define their partnership at number nine we've got Grand Duke Henry in Grand Dess Maria Teresa of luxembourg's marriage story born the 16th of April 1955 Henry is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg he's reigned since October 7th 2000 Henry is the oldest son of the late Grand Duke Jean and the late princess Joseph Charlotte of Belgium he married Cuban born Maria Teresa MRE e Batista in 1981 meaning that they have a 43 yearlong relationship as of today their paths first crossed while they were both pursuing an education in political science at the University of Geneva their relationship Blossom from a school AG friendship into a deep connection despite initial reluctance from Henry's parents who hoped their son would marry someone in the Royal or Noble status the couple's engagement was announced shortly after they graduated from University the couple tied the not February 14th 1981 in a civil ceremony at the Grand dukal Palace followed by a religious service at the Notre Dame cathedral in Luxembourg City the couple has been blessed with five children gam Felix Luis Alexandra and Sebastian they also have grandchildren which adds joy to their family life throughout their marriage the couple has faced challenges however Maria Teresa has proven to be a successful and respected Grand Duchess since Henry ascended the throne in 2000 as a royal couple they have given their patronage to numerous associations in Luxembourg and in internationally next we've got King KL V 16th Gustaf and queen Sylvia of Sweden's marriage story born on the 30th of April 1946 Carl the 16th Gustaf is the king of Sweden he's the youngest child and only son of the late Prince Gustaf Adolf Duke of vaston and the late princess civil of sax cerg and gotha he married Sylvia summerl in 1976 meaning that they have a 47 yearlong relationship their romance began at the summer of 1972 Olympic Games in Munich where Sylvia summerl was working as an interpreter and Hostess guiding high-profile guests including the then crowned Prince Carl gustoff their initial meeting led to a dinner just a few hours later where they just clicked their courtship lasted for 4 years culminating in an engagement 1976 the couple's wedding was on June 19th 1976 it was a historic event marking the first marriage of a reigning Swedish Monarch since 1797 following their marriage King Carl V 16th gustoff and queen IA welcomed three children Crown Princess Victoria Prince Carl Phillip and Princess meline the couple has also been blessed with eight grandchild throughout their marriage the royal couple has supported each other through various challenges including demands of public duty and raising a family in the spotlight they've celebrated Milestone anniversaries reflecting the strength of their relationships next we've got former Queen margareth II and the late Prince Henrik of Denmark's marriage story born April 16th 1940 Margaret II is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as queen of Denmark from January 14th 1972 until her abdication January 14th 2024 having reigned for exactly 52 years she is the second longest reigning Danish Monarch after Christian IV she married French diplomat Henry de labor deont Pat in 1967 Prince Henrik of Denmark died in 2018 meaning they had a 54 year long relationship former Queen Margaret II then princess margarth first met her future husband Prince Henrik at a dinner party in London in 1964 while she was studying at the London School of Economics their paths crossed again at a wedding in Scotland where they had the opportunity to get to know each other better after a year of secret dating Prince Henrik who was working in the French Embassy in London proposed to princess margarth 1966 the couple's engagement was announced in October 1966 and it included a traditional balcony appearance and a double diamond ring for the bride they married June 10th 1967 at Holmes Kirk with two wedding festivals held at Fred Berg's Palace after their marriage the couple welcomed two sons Frederick and Yim the royal couple has had a significant impact on Danish culture and Society next we've got Prince Hans Adam II of lickstein and the late Countess Marie alga kinsky of wiins and tto's marriage story born February 14th 1945 Hans Adam II is the prince of lonstein he is the son of the late Prince France Joseph II and his wife the late Countess Georgina Von Wilt he married his second cousin once removed Countess Marie kinsuk in 1967 she passed away in 2021 meaning that they had a 54 yearlong relationship they first crossed paths in the summer of 1961 in valos the capital of lonstein CEST Marie was visiting her aunt and uncle when she was invited to slash valdus by Prince Gina where she met hereditary Prince Hans Adam II despite CEST Marie being in love with someone else at the Time Prince Hans Adam II pursu her and their engagement was announced in January 1965 the couple wed July 30th 1967 at St Floren in valto and a ceremony attended by a host of European royalty following their marriage they lived in Switzerland while Prince Hans Adam II completed his university of Education before returning to lonstein in 1968 they started their family having three sons and one daughter during the 1980s Prince Hans Adam thei and Prince Marie acted as Regents ofenstein they succeeded to the principality in 1989 with Prince Hans Adams II becoming the head of state later when their eldest son Prince loes was appointed as Regent they started to focus on other endeavors and number five we've got King Herold V and queen sanjja of Norway's marriage story born February 21st 1937 Herold I is the king of Norway he succeeded to the throne January 17th 1991 he's the third child and only son of the late King Olaf i f of Norway and the late princess Martha of Sweden he married sanra haraldson in 19 1968 meaning that they have a 55 yearlong relationship King Herold V and queen sanja's romance began at a dinner party in 1959 when they experienced love at first sight despite the challenges posed by sanja's commoner background which was met with disapproval by the palace the couple maintained a discreet relationship for 9 years the couple's wedding took place on August 29th 1968 at Oslo Cathedral attended by 850 guests including foreign royalty and heads of state after their marriage king heral and queen Sanja welcomed two children princess Martha Louie and Crown Prince hon they have since become grandparents to six grandchildren King Harold and queen Sanja have played a significant role in representing Norway both domestically and internationally they've traveled extensively often using the Royal yacht nor to visit various parts of the country the couple has been actively involved in various events including the Olympics next we've got marriage of the late King Constantine II and queen an Marie of Grace born the 2 of June 1940 Constantine II was the last king of Greece reigning from March 6 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy in June 1st 1973 he married his third cousin then princess an Marie of Denmark in 1964 Constantine II died in 2023 meaning that they had a 56- yearlong relationship King Constantine II and queen an Marie's Love Story began when they first met during a state visit Greek royal family to Denmark in 1959 Constantine was 19 and an Marie was just 13 years old at the time their relationship Blossom when they met again in 1961 and an Marie acted as a briy maid at the wedding of Constantine's sister Sophia to Juan Carlos of Spain in 1962 which turned their relationship romantic Constantine proposed during a yacht racing event in Norway and they kept their engagement secret for 6 months King Constantine II and queen an Marie were married September 18th 1964 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens just 2 weeks after an Marie's 18th birthday after their marriage the couple welcome five children Princess Alexia Crown Prince pavlos Prince Nicholas princess Theodora and Prince philippos they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2014 reflecting on their love and the challenges they face together as a royal couple Constantine and an Marie were involved in charitable work and represented Greece at International Royal events at number three we've got Prince Edward Duke of Kent and Katherine The Duchess of Kent's marriage story born on October 9th 1935 Edward is a member of the British royal family he's the son of the late Prince George Duke of Kent and the late princess Marina and Greece and Denmark in 1961 the Duke of Kent married Katherine warley meaning they have a 62 yearlong relationship as of today their paths first crossed while Edward was stationed with his regiment at KCK Garrison in Yorkshire near Katherine's family home the romance was described as something out of a Bronte novel evoking the Romanticism of withering Heights or Jane air they met at a private party when Catherine was 24 years old and their relationship developed from there the couple announced their engagement agement in March 1961 they married June 8th 1961 their marriage took place at yorkminster marking the first Royal marriage at the venue in over six centuries the Duke and Duchess of Kent have three children together George Earl of St Andrews lady Helena Taylor and Lord Nicholas Windsor the couple has faced personal challenges including health issues and the tragic loss of two children during childbirth despite these hardships they've remained a respected part of the royal family royal couple has been involved in numerous public roles including representing the royal family at various events next we've got former King Albert II and former Queen Paula rufo de of Belgium marriage story born the 6th of June 1934 Albert II is a member of the Belgium royal family who reigned as king of the belgians from August 9th 1993 until July 21st 2013 he married Italian Dona Paulo rufo de Calabria in 1959 meaning they have a 64 year long relationship their love story began in 1958 at a reception to the Belgium Embassy in Rome organized after the inauguration of Pope John Paul the 23rd the then Prince of Le Albert was immediately impressed with Paula and their connection was instant after a quick romance Albert proposed to Paula just a month later and she accepted Albert and Paula's engagement was announced at the palace of Laken in 1959 they were married the 2nd of July 1959 with a civil ceremony at the Town Hall and a religious ceremony at the Cathedral of St Michael and St gudo aula the couple welcomed three children King Philipe princess astred and prince Lauren they faced serious marital crisis 7 years into their marriage with numerous extramarital Affairs and a period of living separately however they reconciled in the early 1980s and remained together Albert became king of the Belgium unexpectedly after the death of his brother King Baldwin in 1993 Paula adjusted the role of Queen and together they served until Albert's abdication in 2013 in favor of their eldest son Philipe and number one we've got former Emperor akahito and former Empress mishiko of Japan's marriage story born December 23rd 1933 akahito is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 1989 till his abdication in 2019 the era of his rule was named as the high sea era High sea being an expression of achieving peace worldwide he married mishiko shoda 1959 meaning they have a 65 year long relationship Emperor akahito and Empress Miko's ROM began on a tennis court in karoi zwa in August 1957 where they met during a doubles match akahito who is not as skilled at tennis as mishiko was Charmed by her superb playing and her status as a commoner their relationship evolved from a shared love the sport with akihito taking a picture of mashiko and inviting her to join another tennis match which sparked what was to become a famous tennis romance their engagement happened on November 27th 1958 and the ceremony took place January 14th 1959 the wedding was held on April 10th 1959 after their marriage akahito and mishiko welcome their three children Narito fumihito and sayano as a royal couple they were instrumental in reshaping the monarchy to reflect pacifist Cosmopolitan and outward-looking New Japan and with this we wrap the video we hope you enjoy the video if you found our 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Keywords: longest royal marriages in the world, longest royal marriages, longest royal marriages in the world 2024, royal marriages in the world, long royal marriages, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, emperor naruhito, empress masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, grand duke henri, grand duchess maria, queen silvia, Prince Hans Adam, Queen Margrethe II, King Harald V, Queen Sonja, duchess of kent, king constantine ii

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Length: 16min 56sec (1016 seconds)

Published: Mon Apr 29 2024