The Netherlands

Queen Maxima is pretty in pink for day out in Rotterdam

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17th May 2025
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has long been known for her bold fashion choices. This week, she turned to one of her favourite Dutch designers for a pretty in pink look for a museum visit- once again making a sartorial statement.At a museum opening in Rotterdam, Queen Maxima wore a day dress from Natan Couture. The blush pink, knee-length dress has a sheer muslin cape making for a…
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Norway

King Harald hosts Barack Obama at summer home

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14th May 2025
King Harald of Norway met up with an old friend as he hosted the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, at his summer home.The King of Norway was joined by his daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mette Marit, for the meeting. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was also there. The Norwegian king welcomed President Obama to his official summer home, Bygdø Kongsgård. The…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander celebrates diplomats working in "a turbulent world"

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13th May 2025
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have hosted a Gala Dinner for the Diplomatic Corps with powerful words on the importance of peace.The Dutch Royal Family hosts an annual dinner for the hundred plus diplomats who are stationed in the country. However, this year there was an added focus with the royals saying “In a turbulent world with increasing tensions, the…
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Features

Who was Jane Austen's favourite monarch?

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12th May 2025
The royal that Jane Austen is most often connected with is the Prince Regent, or the future King George IV, as he requested a copy of her novel for his library. However, there is a different royal from history that Austen much preferred to “Prinny”.A…
Sweden

Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle bring good luck to Sweden's ice hockey players

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11th May 2025
Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle got in the sporting spirit when they visited the World Ice Hockey Championship to cheer on Team Sweden as they faced Slovakia. Prince Daniel and his daughter were able to visit Team Sweden in the locker room before the game against Slovakia to chat with the players.Prince Daniel is the Patron of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, but…
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