The Netherlands

Princess Amalia steals the spotlight as Dutch royals reveal why they didn't go to the funeral of Pope Francis

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28th April 2025
The Dutch royals enjoyed a day out in the sunshine for a national celebration despite questions about why no one from their family had attended the funeral of Pope Francis which was taking part in Rome at the same time. The Dutch Royal Family sent no representative to the funeral which was attended by world leaders. Instead. they spent the day in Doetinchem meeting locals, community groups, and…
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Denmark

Greenland back on the political map as King Frederik makes big gesture to the country Donald Trump wants

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25th April 2025
King Frederik is making an unexpected visit to Greenland as the very public overtures towards it from the US President, Donald Trump, continue. Almost as soon as he started another high profile visit to Japan, Denmark’s king announced that he’ll be heading to Greenland imminently with some big meetings on the agenda. Greenland is part of the Danish realm and King Frederik gave…
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Features

The style legacy of the designer who played a pivotal role in the journey of Diana, Princess of Wales as a royal fashion icon

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22nd April 2025
British designer David Sassoon ,who died at the age of 92 in London this month, worked with several members of the Royal Family, including the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Sassoon was behind several of Diana’s most iconic looks and played a pivotal role in her journey as a fashion legend.  Sassoon was born in October 1932 to Gourgi and Victoria Sassoon. His Iraqi Jewish parents were not in…
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European Royals

As royalty begins to confirm attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis, here's how past papal funerals might give a clue to who will be in Rome

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22nd April 2025
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on April 26 2025 and royalty will be in attendance. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will be present with other royal houses expected to confirm their attendance imminently. However, as the last two papal funerals show, there can be a mixture of attendees.  Pope Benedict’s funeral in 2023 was unusual as he had retired in 2013 and…
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