Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Prince Gabriel of Nassau to undertake first charity project

The elder son of Prince Louis and Princess Tessy of Luxembourg, Prince Gabriel, is undertaking his first charity project on Thursday afternoon in London. The Prince will cook for 40 young people who have struggled in some way or another – whether that be losing a parent, homeless, addictions, etc. Some of those young people will come from the London based charity, Centrepoint, as well as…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Michelle Obama: "Yikes! Sorry guys!" on breaking 'protocol' meeting The Queen

A beloved figure by many on both sides of the Atlantic, former US First Lady Michelle Obama recently commented on the time she ‘broke protocol’ when she first met The Queen in 2009 – her first year as First Lady. When she and President Obama travelled to Buckingham Palace a few months after the President was inaugurated, Michelle greeted The Queen and put her arm around her for a…
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FeaturesJapan

Who is Empress Masako of Japan?

Born Masako Owada (orOwada Masako according to Asian naming customs where the family name is placed before the given name), she was born on 9 December 1963 in Tokyo’sToranomon Hospital toYumiko Egashira andHisashi Owada – the latter being a former diplomat and former judge on the International Court of Justice. Masako has two younger siblings – twin…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean hospitalised

The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced that Grand Duke Jean, 98, has been hospitalised with a pulmonary infection. The Marshall of the Court made the announcement today, adding that His Royal Highness is under observation. No further details on the Grand…
Bhutan

King of Bhutan visits Startup Center in Changzamtog

His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited the Startup Center, an initiative of the Department of Cottage and the Small Industry of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in Changzamtog on 11 April where he met those who work at the Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab). The King was also able to chat with young entrepreneurs who use the location for different start-ups and businesses. According…
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