European Royals

Luxembourg's Grand Duke starts State Visit to Belgium with nod to family ties

It was a family affair in Brussels as the King of the Belgians welcomed his cousin, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, on a State Visit. Embed from Getty Images King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are hosting Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa for a three day trip designed to strengthen ties between their two nations. And the family links between the two were on show throughout the…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe joined by family for first birthday since abdication

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is celebrating her first birthday since her abdication. The former monarch, who abdicated on January 14th 2024 after a reign of 52 years, is spending the day privately at Fredensborg Palace. However, she made a brief appearance to greet wellwishers as well as media as she was joined at her home by family for a lunch to mark her big day. Keld Navntoft…
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Royal News

The Duke of Kent retires as Colonel of the Scots Guards and is replaced by the Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Kent is stepping back as Colonel of the Scots Guards in his 50th year in the role. The Duke, now 88, will be replaced by the Duke of Edinburgh. The changeover happens on April 14th 2024 when the Duke of Kent attends annual Black Sunday events in London for the regiment. Black Sunday is The Scots Guards annual day of remembrance. The Duke will attend a Service of Remembrance at…
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Royal News

The Prince and Princess of Wales 'shocked and saddened' by knife attack in Australia

The Prince and Princess of Wales have spoken of their shock and sadness after six people were killed in a knife attack at a shopping mall in Sydney, Australia. The Prince and Princess issued a message of sympathy just hours after the attack. Eight people are still being treated in hospital following the stabbings. One of them is a nine month old baby whose mother was killed in the…
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