Middle East

Emir's choice for Crown Prince of Kuwait named

Kuwait has named their new crown prince as veteran security chief Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad. The Emir’s office made the announcement on Wednesday, 7 October. Lawmakers – on the last day of parliament’s term – will vote on whether to accept Meshal as the heir tomorrow. He is the younger half-brother of reigning Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, 83…
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Luxembourg

Tessy Antony de Nassau launches fashion brand

Tessy Antony de Nassau has launched her sustainable fashion brand, Human Highness. The brand was designed with Milli Maier Veske and has been in development for over a year. Tessy has called the brand “a dream come true.” Its official and exclusive launch…
The Netherlands

Dutch Government Information Service releases new royal photos

The Dutch Government Information Service (RVD) has released new photos of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands. Two solo images a piece were released of the royals, taken by Martijn Beekman, in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in September. The RVD did not release any photos of the couple together. © RVD – Martijn Beekman© RVD – Martijn Beekman These…
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Luxembourg

Twenty Years of Rule: Grand Duke Henri's family

As Grand Duke Henri is set to celebrate 20 years on the Grand Ducal Throne this month, we are taking a look at his immediate family. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa Grand Duke Henri’s wife was born in Cuba in 1956. Her family left Cuba after Fidel Castro took control…
Middle EastPrince & Princess of Wales

Duke of Cambridge sends condolences to Kuwait

Following the death of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, on 29 September, the Duke of Cambridge has sent a condolence message to the people of Kuwait. Prince William met the Emir on his visit to Kuwait in December 2019. He also toured Oman at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. William said: “I was saddened to hear of the passing of His…
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