In November 1983, Queen Elizabeth II presented an honourary Order of Merit to Mother Teresa in recognition of her outstanding service to humanity. The Nobel Peace Prize winner became the fifth non-British citizen to win the Order.
During the simple ceremony on the lawn of the Presidential Lodge in New Delhi, India, The Queen handed Mother Teresa a scarlet metal insignia. There were no citations…
A touching tribute to Ukraine marks the official beginning of the Indian State Visit to the Netherlands
7th April 2022
Tuesday, 5 April, marked the official beginning of the Indian State Visit to the Netherlands, during which President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind visited the northern European country upon the invitation of King Willem-Alexander.
Like every state visit…
Willem-Alexander & Máxima in India: State Visit Day Four and Five Diary
16th October 2019
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima have been invited for a state visit to India by President Ram Nath Kovind. The visit will take place from 14 October until 18 October. The state visit will focus on the good relations between India and The…
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima have been invited for a state visit to India by President Ram Nath Kovind. The visit will take place from 14 October until 18 October. The state visit will focus on the good relations between India and The Netherlands. Special attention will be paid to water technology, maritime developments, health, sustainable agriculture, social…
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima have been invited for a state visit to India by President Ram Nath Kovind. The visit will take place from 14 October until 18 October. The state visit will focus on the good relations between India and The…
The royal couple arrived in New Delhi to launch their official visit on Wednesday and were met with dense smog which has caused a public health emergency. Despite the conditions, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall appeared determined to continue their planned…
Support for jailed soldiers comes from Prince Charles and Prince Harry
5th October 2016
Six former soldiers who are jailed in India for 5 years for not carrying the correct gun permits now have the support of Prince Charles and Prince Harry to free them.
The six men were considered a threat to national security when they were working on an anti-piracy vessel in the Indian Ocean.
John and Helen Armstrong wrote to Prince Charles to ask his help in setting the men free, including their…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have landed in Mumbai for a historic seven-day tour of India and Bhutan.
William and Kate arrived at the airport on an overnight flight, before heading straight off to the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
The Duchess wore an Alexander McQueen…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s upcoming tour to India has new rumored details.
Twenty-four years after Diana, Princess of Wales made the iconic visit to Taj Mahal, her son, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are expected to also visit the monument of…
A group of Indians have recently announced their intention to take legal action against The Queen in a bid to reclaim the Koh-i-noor Diamond that is presently a part of the Crown Jewels.
The Koh-i-noor, which means “mountain of light,” was mined in India around 800 years ago. The 105-carat stone was once the largest cut diamond in the world and passed from one dynasty to another before…
