Kuwait’s new emir has been named as the late Emir’s half-brother, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, according to the Kuwaiti government today.
In a statement, the Government of Kuwait said they pray for the success of the new ruler.
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He was expected to succeed his brother as…
Crown Princess Victoria takes Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar to carpet exhibit
26th September 2020
This past week, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took her two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, to a carpet exhibit at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
The exhibit “Se pÃ¥ mattorna – det är jag” is located in the Rikshall of the Royal Palace and…
Duchess of Brabant completes one-month military initiation camp
26th September 2020
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has successfully completed her one-month military initiation camp in Elsenborn, Belgium.
The 18-year-old heir to the throne received her blue beret on Friday from her father, King Philippe, in his role as commander-in-chief of the army. Her…
Queen Máxima talks about pandemic's impact on financial inclusion
25th September 2020
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands spoke to CNN’s Julia Chatterley about how financial inclusion will play an important role in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the pandemic, many things were forced to go virtual, and many chose to make their payments via their computers or cell phones. However, this put those disadvantaged into a more troubling spot as they…
King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 84, addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time on Wednesday where he called for a comprehensive solution on Iran and disarming Iranian affiliate Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Like the other monarchs who have spoken at the 75th…
Count Claus-Casimir, the only son of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, will finish his schooling at Gordonstoun international boarding school in Scotland.
The 16-year-old has already travelled to Scotland and will be in quarantine for two…
Thai protestors are risking it all to demand change to the monarchy
23rd September 2020
Protestors in Thailand are risking it all to demonstrate against the monarchy and current regime. The protests across the country, but particularly in the capital of Bangkok, continue to grow as the dissatisfaction with the status quo intensifies.
Thailand is not a country with freedom of speech, especially when it comes to the Thai Royal Family. The nation has stringent lèse majesté laws…
Luxembourg's Prince Charles honoured with tree-planting ceremony
23rd September 2020
Luxembourg’s new heir, Prince Charles, was honoured with a tree planting on Monday afternoon by the Luxembourg government.
The Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess took their four-month-old son to Pescatore Park for the ceremony. They were joined by…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has paid tribute to the founders of the United Nations in a speech he delivered yesterday for the organisation’s 75th anniversary. His Majesty spoke alongside Dutch UN Youth Delegate, Hajar Yagkoubi, who spoke of what young…
A new official portrait of Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been released by the Royal House to mark her 80th birthday.
The Royal House said portraits of Margrethe are a narrative of the Queen’s life as head of state: “Portraits are therefore also part of the narrative about the Danish head of state’s life and activities.”
The image was taken this summer and replaces the…
