Queen Rania of Jordan visited the Royal Grant Scheme projects during her trip to Al Shobak on Wednesday.
The Queen met several representatives of local societies, local officials and owners of some income-generating projects.
Queen Rania spoke to beneficiaries of the Royal Grant Scheme in the visitor’s centre of Shobak Castle; there, she shared encouragement and her happiness that she was…
Belgium's Princess Elisabeth concludes military training
30th July 2021
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Duchess of Brabant, has concluded her military training at the Royal Military Academy. Her training concluded with a three-day course at the Commando Training Center in Marche-les-Dames.
The heir to the Belgian throne worked in an unusual…
Together again: Swedish Royal Family releases new family photo after being separated for over a year
24th July 2021
The Swedish Royal Family has released a new summer family photo after the royals were forced to be separated for over a year due to the global health emergency.
The new image was taken this month in the gardens of Solliden Palace – the Royal Family’s private…
Tokyo calling for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
23rd July 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are getting into the Olympic spirit this week as they have held video calls with Belgian athletes in Tokyo for the Summer Olympic Games.
The King and Queen held several video calls in the Royal Palace of Brussels on Thursday to wish the Belgian athletes representing the kingdom good luck in the Olympic Games.
Their Majesties spoke to Ben…
A spitting image of his dad - Prince George celebrates eighth birthday with new photo
21st July 2021
To mark the eighth birthday of their eldest child, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a new image of Prince George ahead of his big day tomorrow.
The photo was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in Norfolk earlier this month.
Photo Credit: The Duchess of…
Queen Rania of Jordan meets US First Lady Jill Biden
20th July 2021
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan met with US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday evening at the White House; it was the first meeting between the two women since Mrs Biden became First Lady of the United States in January.
After her meeting with Dr Biden, Queen Rania said…
Prince Julian of Sweden's christening to be aired on SVT
18th July 2021
In a turnaround, Prince Julian of Sweden’s christening next month will be televised – albeit differently than his older cousins and brothers.
Swedish public broadcaster SVT will be in the church and record the ceremony. They will later air a 45-minute summary of the religious service on their channel on Sunday, 15 August, at 6.15 pm.
Many were unhappy when the Royal Court…
Tessy Antony de Nassau to marry next week
18th July 2021
Tessy Antony de Nassau, 35, is set to marry her Swiss fiancé, Frank Floessel, next week. The exact date will remain private.
Tessy made the announcement on her Instagram account on Saturday, saying, “Everyone is super looking forward for Mama and Papa to formalise…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan to open Olympic Games
18th July 2021
Emperor Naruhito is set to open the Olympic Games in Tokyo at the Opening Ceremony on 23 July, according to various Japanese media reports.
An official with knowledge of the situation spoke anonymously to the Japan Times, saying the Emperor is likely to attend the…
Crown Princess Victoria marked her 44th birthday this year with the traditional Victoriadagen concert from Borgholm Castle alongside members of her family.
The Crown Princess was joined by her husband, Prince Daniel, and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill were also in…