The Netherlands

A royal debut on Prince's Day as King Willem-Alexander reflects on his reign

As King Willem-Alexander delivered the annual Prinsjesdag speech, his second daughter, Princess Alexia, attended the ceremony for the very first time.The King, celebrating 10 years on the throne, mentioned this in the opening of his Prinsjesdag (or Budget Day) speech from the throne, telling the gathered members of the government: “Ten years that I look back on with gratitude. Some events…
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Sweden

A stunning gala dinner to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf

With his family, the royal families of Denmark and Sweden, and gathered dignitaries surrounding him as the sun set on his Golden Jubilee, King Carl XVI Gustaf told guests, “No monarch in Sweden has had the privilege of serving as long as I have.”It was a touching scene inside the Rikssalen at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on Friday evening as the King wrapped up a day of festivities to…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales puts spotlight on overlooked mental health issue

The Prince of Wales has donned a hard hat and joined the crew of a construction site in west London to discuss mental health in their field.William’s visit was to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, and he spoke with those working in construction to discuss the high numbers of suicide and ways to prevent high numbers.The prince visited a Mace construction site and learned of their…
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