BelgiumEuropean Royals

Plans announced for Queen Mathilde's 50th birthday

Queen Mathilde is gearing up for a series of mental health and exercise outings ahead of her 50th birthday in January. The Royal Palace announced that in the coming months ahead of the Queen’s birthday, a series of walks or cycling outings will be organised in all of Belgium’s provinces, with mental health organisations from each area. Queen Mathilde’s 50th birthday celebrations are…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Cheers for Britain's new tennis hero from William and Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first appearance at this year’s Wimbledon Championships on Tuesday, watching as rising tennis champ Cameron Norrie sailed through the quarter-finals. The couple, who attend several tennis matches each year throughout the two-week Wimbledon Championships, tweeted after Cameron Norrie’s victory: “What a match! Just brilliant @cam_norrie…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

William at 40: the future for Prince William

When I think about the Duke of Cambridge on his 40th birthday, one word comes to mind: settled. This may be an odd word choice considering the ever-changing nature of monarchy in our modern world, but stick with me. Nobody who pays attention to William sees a person hesitant about his position, his future, or his role within a centuries-old institution. But even five years ago, that wasn’t…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

William at 40: William and his children

The Duke of Cambridge, father to three children, has often claimed that the stability of his home life is what grounds him and keeps him able to do his job. In an interview with GQ magazine, he said that he wants his children to grow up “in a happy, stable, secure world” and that he will “fight for them to have a normal life.” As William celebrates his 40th birthday, let’s take a look…
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