Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands has shared her first tiara moment in a new book being released on the occasion of her 18th birthday. It is a tradition in the Netherlands for such a book to be written about the heir to the throne.
The book, simply called ‘Amalia’, was written by author, comedian and singer Claudia de Breij in cooperation with the Princess. Over the…
Kei Komuro, the husband of former Princess Mako of Akishino, has resolved the financial dispute with his mother’s former fiance that loomed over his wedding.
The financial dispute concerned approximately 4 million yen, some of which was reportedly used to fund Kei…
Former Princess Mako and husband Kei hold press conference following wedding
26th October 2021
Former Princess Mako and her new husband Kei Komuro have held a press conference following their wedding today. Although a question and answer session had been planned, it was changed at the last minute to the couple answering questions that had been submitted beforehand.
Princess Catharina-Amalia could marry a woman and be queen, says Dutch Prime Minister
13th October 2021
After questions were raised following the publication of a book, the Dutch Prime Minister has confirmed that Princess Catharina-Amalia could marry a woman and retain her right to the throne.
Same-sex marriage has been legal in the Netherlands since 2001, but the book questioned if this would apply to the crown as there would have to be an heir to the throne. Prime Minister Mark Rutte wrote in…
No progress made in financial dispute concerning Princess Mako's fiancé
12th October 2021
The financial dispute between Kei Komuro, Princess Mako of Akishino’s fiancé, and his mother’s former fiancé has seen no progress.
The dispute concerns money that was also used for Kei Komuro’s tuition, and it is unclear if the money was meant to be a…
Princess Mako requested not to receive her lump-sum payment as early as 2014
5th October 2021
Princess Mako requested not to receive the lump-sum payment upon her departure from the imperial family as early as 2014.
Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan and a niece of the reigning Emperor Naruhito, is set to marry her…
New book on Princess Catharina-Amalia to be published on the occasion of her 18th birthday
27th September 2021
On the occasion of Princess Catharina-Amalia’s 18th birthday, a new book will be published to introduce the future Queen to a broader audience.
Author, comedian and singer Claudia de Breij has written the book, simply called “Amalia”, in cooperation with the Princess. Over the summer of 2021, Claudia and Princess Catharina-Amalia met several times. They spoke about her time…
Liechtenstein bid farewell to its Princess yesterday. See all the images below:
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The last King and Queen of Afghanistan were exiled in 1973, and with the monarchy abolished, Afghanistan became a republic.
The last King of Afghanistan was Mohammed Zahir Shah, who succeeded his father in 1933 at the age of 19, following the latter’s…
Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein died earlier today at the age of 81. She had been hospitalised since Wednesday after suffering a stroke.
Her family was with her when she passed away in the hospital in Grabs and the announcement stated that Princess passed away peacefully and with great trust in God after receiving the holy sacraments. Church bells rang across the small principality between…
