Belgium

The king who surprised everyone marks a milestone birthday with a portrait caught in thought

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15th April 2025
His reign is the unexpected success story of the 21st century and as he turns 65, King Philippe of the Belgians has plenty to celebrate. The man who was written off by some when he was still a potential heir has become one of the most popular monarchs on the continent of Europe. Now, as he marks his milestone birthday, a new portrait of the Belgian monarch has been revealed and it shows him…
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Belgium

How the line of succession to the throne of Belgium's King Philippe made history

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19th July 2023
King Philippe of the Belgians is marking ten years on the throne and his country is marking a decade of history. For the accession of Philippe also meant that, for the first time, the country had a female heir to the throne. Philippe’s daughter, Elisabeth, is in line to become the first queen regnant of the country one day. The rules around who can ascend the throne have only recently been…
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Belgium

King Philippe opens new tram line

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2nd September 2018
It is back to work for King Philippe as he opened the new tram line 9 between Koekelberg and Jette (Brussels). The King was able to operate the tram on the first ride at the new line was completed. Yesterday King Philippe undertook his first official engagement after going on holiday with his family. The King opened the new tram line 9 in the capital of Brussels between Koekelberg and Jette. The…
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Norway

Remembering King Olav V of Norway

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17th January 2017
Today it is exactly 26 years since His Majesty King Olav V of Norway died. King Olav was born as Prince of Denmark, and his parents were King Haakon VII and Queen Maud, who was the daughter of Edward VII of Britain. Olav was born on 2 July 1903 and baptised Alexander Edward…
HistoryOpinion

The First King George

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17th August 2013
In Dublin, a marker stands with King George’s name Although my name prediction for Baby Cambridge was Arthur, I cannot say I was overly shocked that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named their new-born son George. Because of his birth, I have started to dig deeper into the royal history behind the name. I always knew that George was a historically significant name (there are six Kings with…
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