Monaco

Disney World gets royal visitors - what was their favourite ride?

Media revealed that the Princely Family of Monaco spent some private time in Florida around the beginning of the new year, which included a visit to Disney World near Orlando.  On 5 January, the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Dean J. Trantalis, tweeted pictures of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene taking part in the inauguration of the city’s new aquatic centre.  This is one of the causes…
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Belgium

The line of succession to the Belgian throne

Like most in Europe, the Belgian line of succession is governed by absolute primogeniture (the eldest child, regardless of gender, ascends to the throne) through the descendants of King Albert II. The new laws of succession took effect in 1991, and if all the…
Belgium

The inauguration of King Philippe of the Belgians

King Philippe took the Belgian throne after the abdication of his father, King Albert II, on 21 July 2013. King Albert announced his intent to abdicate on 3 July, with his abdication taking effect on Belgium’s National Day. The day began with the traditional Te…
British RoyalsEuropean Royals

The royal escape to America

With the announcement that Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark are moving to the United States with their family, they join a list of other royals who have moved across the pond. So who are the royals who have relocated, and what appeals to the European royals about living in the U.S.? Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, Count Henrik, and Countess Athena will move to Washington D.C. in…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim is "proud" of crucial new defence appointment

Prince Joachim has undertaken a new role in his defence and diplomatic career, and has spoken about his pride in performing it.  On 17th March, the Danish Royal Household announced that Queen Margrethe’s second son would be appointed defence industry attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington DC, where he would also cover Canada.  About this new role, the Prince said: “I am proud…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim of Denmark confirms move to the United States

Prince Joachim of Denmark and his family are moving to the United States. The prince, sixth in line to the Danish throne, will begin a new job in Washington D.C. in September. Ahead of that, Prince Joachim, along with his wife, Princess Marie, and their two children, Henrik and Athena, will move to the US capital in the summer. Prince Joachim will take up the role of Defence Industry…
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