Denmark

Danish Royal House reveals summer trips on royal yacht

It may still be winter, but the Danish Royal Family is already looking forward to the summer. They have announced their summer travel plans aboard the royal yacht, Dannebrog.  The Danish tradition of summer cruises throughout Europe began under King Christian IX, who was King of Denmark from 1863 to 1906. The family spends several months of the summer cruising, and the royal yacht is…
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The Netherlands

Protestors on royal visit demand reparations

The King and Queen of the Netherlands, as well as the Princess of Orange, are currently on tour in the Dutch Caribbean. This is the Princess of Orange’s first tour, and she has jumped in and taken to her royal duties. The tour is not without controversy, though, as protestors have demanded reparations for slavery under Dutch rule.  A group of indigenous protestors part of the group…
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The Netherlands

Princess Amalia kicks off first royal tour

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands is currently on her first royal tour and has taken to her new responsibilities with ease. The 19-year-old Princess of Orange is accompanying her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, on a ten-day tour of the Dutch Caribbean. The tour started on Saturday, and the Princess has had a very busy three days to start.  View this…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene takes her twins to the Sainte Dévote celebrations

Princess Charlene of Monaco took her two children to a celebration of Monaco’s patron saint earlier in the week.  Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella went with their mother to Sainte Dévote celebrations. Sainte Dévote is the patron saint of Monaco, and each year members of the royal family attend on 26 January, the day before her feast day. The tradition of burning a boat in honour of…
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