European RoyalsLuxembourgOther

Princess Tessy releases statement about her divorce

Following the news of her forthcoming divorce, Princess Tessy of Luxembourg has apparently released a statement to some media outlets. The statement read, “I am very sad to confirm that Louis and I are getting divorced after 12 years together. Despite our separation, we will always remain unified by parenthood to our two precious boys. It is extremely sad for both of us to realise that we…
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BelgiumFeatures

Who is Princess Claire of Belgium?

Claire Louise Coombs was born on 18 January 1974 to Nicholas John Coombs, a British-born businessman, and his Belgian wife, Nicole Eva Gabrielle Thérèse (née Mertens). She has an older sister, Joanna and a younger brother, Matthew. The family moved to Dion-le-Val, near…
British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Dog that bit Prince William now Crufts finalist

A finalist in the Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Friends for Life at Crufts this year has been revealed to have had a rather awkward prior encounter with the Duke of Cambridge, according to a report in the Lincolnshire Live. Nine-year-old Belgian Shepard, Carlos, is an eight-year veteran with the RAF Search and Rescue Service, had previously served alongside Prince William during the latter’s…
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International royalsJapan

Possible date for Emperor's abdication revealed

According to a government source, the Japanese government has been considering the possibility of Crown Prince Naruhito acceding to the Chrysanthemum Throne ahead of schedule. During a rare televised address last August, Emperor Akihito of Japan first alluded to a possible desire to step down from service and pass the role of Emperor to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito. The wish was not expressed…
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International royals

Rwandan King's Successor Named

The late King Kigeli V of Rwanda. Photo Credit: Rwanda Library via Wikimedia Commons CC The new Head of the Rwandan Royal House has been announced by the Rwandan Royal Council of Abiru via the Prester John Institute, the Royal and Imperial Council of Foreign…
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen speaks French to congratulate Canada

The people of Canada will be celebrating 150 years of Confederation later this year, and the first message of congratulations has already been sent out- in two languages. The Queen sends congratulations to the people of Canada in the 150th anniversary year of Confederation. Full text > https://t.co/YKWIQCM17o pic.twitter.com/1BkaaQ1S9q — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) January 1…
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