British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

King and Queen of Malaysia receive Earl of Wessex

The Earl of Wessex is visiting Malaysia this week and was greeted by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the monarch of Malaysia, and his wife, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Edward, who is visiting Malaysia and Australia as part of a visit to promote the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, of which he is…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge visits Devon to discuss first responders' mental health

The Duke of Cambridge visited Harcombe House in Devon, one of the residential centres run by The Fire Fighters Charity, to talk about how it helps support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the fire and rescue service workers who use the facility. The visit took place on 999 Day. Arriving early in the morning, William received a tour of the facilities which sit on 300 acres in…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde visits Venice Biennale

Queen Mathilde visited the Venice Biennale last week to view art at the Belgian Pavilion as part of the illustrious art festival. The exhibition, called MONDO CANE, is a display of artwork by Jos de Gruyter and Harald Thys and curated by Anne-Claire Schmitz, and…
The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix opens Kinderdijk's visitors centre

Princess Beatrix opened the new visitor centre at the UNESCO World Heritage site Kinderdijk last week. During her visit Saturday night, Princess Beatrix met with some of the volunteers who work at the historical site. She attended in her capacity as patron of the Hollandsche Molen Association (Dutch Windmill Association). The visitors’ centre, designed by Dorus Meurs and Michael…
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European RoyalsSweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits the Marine Centre and Simris Alg

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden paid a visit to the Marine Centre and Simris Alg late last week. On Thursday, Victoria began a day of engagements focusing on marine life and the marine economy. In the morning, she visited the Marine Centre in Simrishamn with the Director-General of the Sea and Water Authority, Jakob Granit, who filled her in on what the Centre does; as well as learning…
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