Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri shows interest in space programme

Grand Duke Henri met a Belgian astronaut on Wednesday and expressed his interest in space exploration, the Grand Ducal Court revealed. The Grand Duke, who frequently hosts audiences at the Grand Ducal Palace, met with Belgian astronaut Raphaël Liégeois ahead of the launch of the ‘Astronaut for a Day’ competition in place to encourage young people to consider careers in space…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

A race for the Prince and Princess of Wales on the eve of St David's Day

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in the principality on the eve of St David’s Day for a series of engagements related to mental health and emergency services—and, of course, some friendly competition between the notoriously sporty couple. Upon arrival in Wales, William and Catherine travelled to the Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre in Pontyclun for the launch of a special initiative…
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Features

A trio of regal purple gems: amethyst tiaras for February

In honour of February’s birthstone, let’s take a look at three gorgeous amethyst tiaras! Norwegian Amethyst Parure Tiara King Harald gifted his wife, Queen Sonja, with this stunning amethyst parure set—that also includes a pair of earrings, a brooch and two bracelets that can be worn that way, or combined to create a larger necklace. [getty src=”158131276&#8243…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary attends presentation of EliteForsk Awards for research

Crown Princess Mary helped present Denmark’s most prestigious research prizes earlier this week. The EliteForsk Awards, founded and presented annually by the Ministry of Education and Research, presents five prizes to the country’s top researchers and research students. According to the EliteForsk website, “The purpose of the EliteForsk initiative is to raise awareness of outstanding…
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