DenmarkEuropean Royals

How Crown Princess Mary turned the Mary Foundation into a vital organisation

Crown Princess Mary founded the Mary Foundation with a 1.1 million kroner gift from a wedding fund in 2004, raised by the people of Denmark and Greenland. In that time, Mary has used her influence and profile to support and raise awareness for important causes in Denmark. In 2006, Mary had the idea for the foundation and officially launched it in 2007 based on the overarching theme of social…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

What are Elizabeth II's titles?

With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch. Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal…
British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge takes early years focus to Denmark

The Duchess of Cambridge will pay a working visit to Denmark later this month, bringing the work of her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to the international stage for the first time. Kate will visit Copenhagen between 22-23 February to learn Danish practices for early childhood development, as the country is “widely recognised as a world leader to its approach and investment” in…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Charles and Camilla come face-to-face with the past on mini-tour of Kent

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall spent the day away in Kent earlier this week carrying out seven engagements. The royal couple first arrived at Sheppey Matters at the Sheerness Healthy Living Centre to meet with community groups—including the Community Chef food truck and ‘Sheppey Wheels’ community bus—that promote health in the community and to meet a migrant family from…
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The Netherlands

A Valentino royal bride: Queen Maxima's classic wedding dress

On 30 March 2001, Queen Beatrix announced the engagement of her son and heir, Prince Willem-Alexander to the Argentine-born investment banker Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti. The couple were married on 2 February 2002. Today, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, let’s take a look back at Máxima’s stunning wedding ensemble: the…
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