Belgium

Queen Mathilde glitters in sentimental tiara

Queen Mathilde chose a sparkling tiara with a very personal meaning as she hosted a glittering State Banquet at the Castle of Laeken. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the castle at the end of the first day of his State Visit. And Queen Mathilde chose an all diamond diadem for the gala event, one that marked her move into…
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Features

The painful truth behind Marie Antoinette's image as the portrait perfect queen

Marie Antoinette has long remained one of the most intriguing figures in history. People continue to be fascinated by the tragic Queen of France who was held up as a symbol of everything wrong with the country as it descended into revolution. However, her childhood was not that different from many of ours – she was close to her siblings, hated her lessons and loved her pet dog. But did…
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Royal News

King Charles and Queen Camilla embrace issues close to their hearts in Northern Ireland

It was a very personal day for King Charles and Queen Camilla as both enjoyed visits connected to some of the causes they hold dearest to their hearts as their latest trip to Northern Ireland continued. King Charles visited Ulster University in Coleraine to learn more about revolutionary cancer treatments being developed. Royal Family Instagram still/ fair use Researchers at the…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima stuns sapphires at sparkling State Banquet

Queen Maxima reached for one of the most stunning set of jewels in the Dutch royal vaults as she attended a glittering gala dinner in Kenya. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are currently in Kenya for a State Visit following an invitation from the country’s President, William Ruto. On the first day of the four day visit, President Ruto hosted the couple for a…
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