Queen Letizia of Spain attended the Women’s Basketball World Cup (or FIBA Tenerife 2018) yesterday in San Cristobal de La Laguna where she awarded the trophy to the winning United States team at the Sports Pavilion of Tenerife Santiago MartÃn Arena.
Her Majesty watched the United States take on Australia in the final on Sunday, with the American team coming out victorious 73-56. She had…
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attend Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean
29th September 2018
This past week, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the second Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean in the heart of Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Their Serene Highnesses were joined by the likes of Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Leonardo…
Queen Rania calls for increased attention to the challenges faced by Arab women
28th September 2018
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan spoke at the 2018 HeForShe Impact Summit in New York on Wednesday, 26 September.
Speaking at the event held on the sidelines of the 73rd UN General Assembly, Her Majesty talked about the need for increased attention on the challenges Arab…
King Abdullah II of Jordan spoke to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City.
The King’s speech focused on the challenges facing the world today – including the issue regarding Palestine and Israel and the two-state solution. He also called on countries to pull together to get the peace process between Israel and Palestine “back on track.” The…
Ivanka Trump on Queen Máxima: I have learned so much from her
26th September 2018
United States First Daughter, Ivanka Trump, spoke about QueenMáxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday evening regarding how much she has learned from the Argentinian-born Queen of the Netherlands.
Trump and Her Majesty met for the third time in New York’sFour…
King Carl XVI Gustaf sends condolences to Vietnam's Deputy President
25th September 2018
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent his condolences to Vietnam’s Deputy President HE Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh after the death of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Tran Dai Quang on 21 September 2018.
In his condolence message released by the Royal…
As the United Nations plans to hold its annual General Assembly in New York, royals from several royal families from across the globe will be in attendance for the 73rd session.
The royal families of Belgium, Denmark, Jordan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Tonga will be represented in New York City this year.
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians arrived in New York this weekend and attended an…
Wedding date official for Japan’s Princess Ayako and Kei Moriya
21st September 2018
The wedding date official for Japan’s Princess Ayakoof Takamado and Kei Moriya, 32, is officially set after a traditional ceremony was held on Wednesday, 19 September. The wedding will take place on 29 October 2018. They are not expected to take a…
Grandchildren of Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg feature in new images
18th September 2018
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa’s four grandchildren are featured in new images released by the Grand Ducal Court. The five photos were taken by Lola Velasco in the gardens of Château de Berg.
Prince Gabriel (b. 2006), Prince Noah (b. 2007)…
Princess Tessy and Professors Without Borders host conference in London on education and jobs
17th September 2018
Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg hosted, alongside her charitable organisation Professors Without Borders, a conference in London over the weekend on education and skills in the workforce. The two-day conference titled “Higher Education In the Age of Transformation” brought together panellists who discussed and examined “how the global education system can adapt in order to…
