UAE

UN to question UAE about Princess Latifa

The United Nations has said they will question the United Arab Emirates regarding Princess Latifa after videos she recorded while being imprisoned were released to the media. Latifa secretly recorded videos in the ‘jail villa’ she is being held in where she says she’s been held hostage in Dubai since 2018. She talks about fearing for her life in the videos and how she is not…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Princess Alexandra turns 30

Luxembourg’s Princess Alexandra leaves her 20s behind today and celebrates her 30th birthday. The Princess is the only daughter and fourth child of reigning Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. She was born on 16 February 1991 at the Grand…
Luxembourg

Royal Wedding Rewind: Guests at Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa's wedding

When Prince Henri of Luxembourg married Cuban-born Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista on 14 February 1981, they were surrounded by over 700 guests at Notre Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg. Royals from all over Europe travelled to the tiny grand duchy for the royal wedding. From the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, the proud parents, Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte were in…
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Bhutan

King and Queen of Bhutan send Chinese New Year greetings

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan have sent their well wishes on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. Their Majesties shared a Losar Card on their social media featuring the artwork of contemporary Bhutanese artist Rajesh Gurung. Photo: Royal Office for Media The King and Queen wished everyone a happy and prosperous new year on behalf of themselves and…
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Thailand

Questions on whereabouts of Thai queen

There are questions on the whereabouts of Thailand’s Queen Suthida who hasn’t been seen in person since 28 December. The King, Rama X, has been seen with his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Sineenat since that time. After people began questioning the…
Jordan

Queen Rania: "We are all in a race against a pandemic, not against each other"

On Saturday, Queen Rania of Jordan spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine at the virtual Warwick Economics Summit. The Queen called on equality in distributing vaccines for the coronavirus during her talk with CNN news anchor Becky Anderson. The Queen said: “We are all in a race against a pandemic, not against each other.” She meant that if one country is unable to…
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