The Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen want Amalia to focus on studies before duties

The Dutch King and Queen have said they want their eldest daughter, Princess Amalia, to focus on her studies before taking on royal duties like state visits.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima want the Princess of Orange, who will one day be Queen of the Netherlands, to focus on her studies and being a university student. They said that royal duties like state visits could come later.
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Monaco

Monaco marks 100 years since Albert I's death

Monaco is marking 100 years since Prince Albert I died and his son, Prince Louis II, took the throne.A series of events have taken place or been planned in Monaco to mark the occasion, and an exhibit is on display in Norway regarding his explorations. Prince Albert II, his great-grandson, opened the exhibition in Oslo last week.Prince Albert I was born in Paris on 13 November 1848 to…
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The Netherlands

Dutch Royal Family holds annual photo session

The Dutch Royal Family has held one of their annual photo sessions.They invited the media to Noordeinde Palace, where they posed for photos and answered questions.King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane attended the session after Alexia returned from school in Wales.© RVD – Patrick van Emst© RVD – Patrick…
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Sweden

Sweden's Prince Nicolas visits duchy for first time

Sweden’s Prince Nicolas has officially visited his duchy for the first time.He joined his parents, Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill, in Ångermanland to open Discovery Park at the Naturum Höga Kusten, a world heritage centre.Prince Nicolas, who just marked his seventh birthday, officially inaugurated the park by unveiling a plaque and got to play on the slide, and his…
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