The Netherlands

Bright and bold fashion is the theme of the summer for the Dutch royals

The Dutch royal Ffmily has shared a favourite summer tradition with us- we have new portraits of the family, complete with some seriously gorgeous looks.  Each summer, King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are joined by their three daughters, Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane, for a photoshoot. Queen Maxima was all smiles during the…
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British Royals

Need something to do this summer? This is how you can become a royal stylist

Have you ever fancied yourself a royal stylist and think that you could take charge of a royal wardrobe? You can now test your royal styling skills! Historic Royal Palaces has digitised over 500 items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection on Google Arts and Culture. You can view coronation pieces, ball gowns, and even a possibly dangerous gown. Dress Codes, a new exhibition…
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Features

The tiara that is said to have given a princess such a bad headache she had to leave a state event

It’s made of diamonds and pearls and is meant to represent a sunburst. But this tiara was such a surprise to its first wearer that she was reported to need a lie down after wearing it for the first time. The tiara in question is a pearl and diamond diadem belonging to the Japanese Imperial family. Empress Masako has several stunning tiaras that she can wear for formal events. However, she…
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Royal News

A future queen takes centre stage ahead of vital NATO meeting involving Donald Trump

The future queen of the Netherlands, Catharina-Amalia, got a lesson in soft diplomacy this week as she joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, at a glittering dinner ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague. The royal family welcomed world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, to Huis ten Bosch Palace for the event which came just hours before the summit. King…
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