The Duke of Cambridge receives his Covid-19 vaccine. |
Since the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in late 2019, the royals of the world have been true leaders in encouraging everyone to take the necessary precautions in order to stay healthy and safe. As vaccines to prevent the novel coronavirus became available, monarchs and members of their families around the globe have taken the step to get their Covid-19 jab, in order to protect not only themselves, but those around them. Below one can find a sample of the kings, queens, princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses who have made the wise choice to get their shot to fight the spread of Covid-19.
King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium waiting to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. |
Belgium
March 2021 – TM King Albert II and Queen Paola
Denmark
January 2021 – HM Queen Margarethe II
May 2021 – HRH Crown Prince Frederik
Japan
June 2021 – TM Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, TIH Prince Hitachi and Princess Hanako, HIH Princess Nobuko, and HIH Princess Hisako
July 2021 – HM Emperor Naruhito
King Abdullah II of Jordan, his son Crown Prince Hussein, and his uncle Prince Hassan receive their vaccinations against Covid-19. |
Jordan
January 2021 – HM King Abdullah II, HRH Crown Prince Hussein, and HRH Prince Hassan
TSH Fürstin Marie and Fürst Hans Adam II prepare to receive their Covid-19 vaccines. Photo (c) IKR. |
Liechtenstein
January 2021 – TSH Prince Hans Adam II and Princess Marie
TRH Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa arrive to receive their vaccinations.
Photo (c) Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue.
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Luxembourg
April 2021 – TRH Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
Netherlands
June 2021 – HM King Willem-Alexander
Norway
January/February 2021 – TM King Harald V and Queen Sonja
Spain
March 2021 – HM Queen Sofía
May 2021 – HM King Felipe V
July 2021 – HM Queen Letizia and HRH The Princess of Asturias
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf receives his Covid-19 vaccine. |
Sweden
January 2021 – TM King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia
April 2021 – HRH Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O’Neill
HM King Tupou VI receives his vaccine against Covid-19. |
Tonga
May 2021 – TM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu