Queen Letizia of Spain has travelled to the Republic of Mozambique in Africa for a three-day cooperation trip.
The Queen arrived at Maputo International Airport in the late afternoon on 28 April and will conclude her visit today. She has been accompanied by Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Latin America and the Caribbean, Juan Pablo de Laiglesia and the Director of Cooperation…
Emperor Akihito has begun the abdication rituals today at the Shinto shrine. Today marks the final day of the Heisei imperial era. Tomorrow, Japan’s new era, Reiwa begins.
The 85-year-old Emperor was dressed in traditional clothing as he entered the Shrine of…
Born on 23 December 1933, Prince Akihito was born in the Imperial Palace of Tokyo as the elder son and fifth child of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako. He had five older sisters: Shigeko, Princess Teru (1925-1961); Sachiko, Princess Hisa (1927-1928); Kazuko, Princess Taka…
Sofía de Borbón y Ortiz, the younger child of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, was born at 4:50 pm on 29 April 2007 in Madrid at the Ruber International Hospital. She was born via caesarian section. Her older sister is Leonor, Princess of Asturias.
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The announcement of her birth was sent out in a text message to the press. In that press release, it was…
The body of Grand Duke Jean has arrived at the Grand Ducal Palace to lie in state.
His remains were transferred from Château de Berg, and the Grand Ducal Family followed behind the hearse during the journey which saw many Luxembourgers line the streets to bid a final…
Emperor Akihito has attended the final event of his reign outside the Imperial Palace according to the Japanese press.
The Emperor and his wife, Empress Michiko attended an annual award ceremony and reception on Friday in Tokyo. The ceremony was to present the Midori…
More details released for Grand Duke Jean's funeral, Grand Ducal Court in mourning for six weeks
26th April 2019
More details have been released for the state funeral for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg by the Grand Ducal Court, which will take place on 4 May.
The Marshal of the Court announced yesterday that the Grand Ducal Court would be in mourning for six weeks.
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It was also revealed that the Grand Duke’s body would be transported from Luxembourg’s Berg…
The Duke of Cambridge has shared a touching moment with a five-year-old survivor of the Christchurch terror attacks on two mosques.
Prince William was at Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland where he met Alen Alsati and her father, Wasseim. Alen had only recently…
The Royal House of the Netherlands announced yesterday that Princess Margriet, a younger sister to Princess Beatrix – the former Queen of the Netherlands – and aunt to King Willem-Alexander, had been appointed an honorary chairman of the Recommendation Committee…
Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven to celebrate 80th birthday with family and friends in Zeist
26th April 2019
Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, the husband of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, will celebrate his 80th birthday on 30 April with family and friends at Theater Figi in Zeist.
No information was provided by the Government Information Service (RVD) in regards to those invited to the celebration.
The Royal House of the Netherlands made the announcement in a press release yesterday and released…
