Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace reveals new photo of King Philippe for 62nd birthday

The Belgian Royal Palace has released a new photograph of King Philippe as he marks his 62nd birthday today. The image was taken by a favourite palace photographer, Bas Bogaerts, at the beginning of April at the Palace of Laeken – the King’s official residence in Brussels. His Majesty will spend his birthday privately. Photo: Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal Palace King…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen has the US national anthem played after 9/11

September 11, 2001, changed the world after the attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. The Queen showed her support for the American people by having the US national anthem played at Buckingham Palace. On 13 September 2001, The Queen ordered that the “Star Spangled Banner” be played during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It was an unprecedented…
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Japan

Princess Aiko to continue university studies online

Japan’s Princess Aiko plans to continue her university studies online for the time being. The only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako is in her third year of university and has said she will study online to prevent her parents from getting sick. The…
Sweden

Swedish royals conclude visits around their country

The Swedish Royal Family has concluded their trips to each of Sweden’s counties to show their support after the global health crisis. The last journey took King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silva to Jämtland County, where they travelled to Östersund. Their Majesties…
Sweden

Swedish Royal Family hosts first Representation Dinner since 2019

The Swedish Royal Family has hosted their first Representation Dinner since 2019. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were joined by Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia and Princess Christina for the gala event at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Representatives from the diplomatic corps, Swedish parliament (Riksdag), Swedish government and culture…
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Jordan

Queen Rania has Iftar with women from Al Karak

Queen Rania of Jordan has had Iftar with women from Al Karak during Ramadan. The Queen of Jordan travelled to the Al Karak Governate on 5 April to take part in Iftar (meal eaten after sunset by Muslims during Ramadan) and show her support for the women and their…
Sweden

Swedish Royal Family launches new website

The Swedish Royal Family has launched a new website with a sleeker design following in the footsteps of their Scandinavian counterparts, the Danish Royal Family, a few months ago. The website is available in Swedish and English and has a focus on the Royal House, which consists of King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar, Prince…
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