European Royals

Princess Catharina-Amalia was "born ready" to be queen according to her proud father

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22nd May 2026
King Willem-Alexander had glowing praise for his eldest daughter at the Dutch Royal Family’s annual spring photo call. Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange and first in line to the throne, was asked if she was ready to become queen. Before she could answer, her father replied for her: Amalia was “born ready,” he said. King Willem-Alexander recalled the moment he found…
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European Royals

What's next for Princess Leonor? A future queen plans her next steps

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28th April 2026
Princess Leonor has revealed where she’s heading after completing her military training this summer! Princess Leonor will begin a four-year programme at the University Carlos III of Madrid, where she will complete a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a focus on coursework in political science, humanities, law, economics, sociology, history and international relations. In a…
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European Royals

The would be King of Italy announces start of divorce after almost a quarter of a century of marriage

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23rd April 2026
A claimant to the defunct throne of Italy has announced the formal end of his marriage. Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice confirmed that he is divorcing his wife of almost 25 years, Clotilde. The couple announced their separation in 2025 although they had gone their separate ways several years earlier, in 2021. Now, the Prince of Venice has confirmed to an Italian newspaper that the…
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Belgium

Princess turns 18 as palace shares portraits marking the milestone

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16th April 2026
A princess has turned eighteen with her country’s royal family sharing special details of what’s proved to be a double celebration. Princess Eleonore of Belgium, the youngest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, reaches the milestone on April 16. As the day began, the Belgian royal palace released three new portraits of the princess, who is fourth in line to her country’s…
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