Features

The Grand Duchess who forewent a special privilege at a papal meeting

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg received Pope Francis when he visited Luxembourg on Thursday. The Grand Duchess made an interesting fashion choice when meeting His Holiness. There are only seven women in the world who have been granted the privilège du blanc, or the privilege of wearing white, when meeting the Pope. The seven women are the Catholic female…
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British Royals

Christmas plans for the Princess of Wales as concert looks set to take place

There is already exciting holiday news for the Royal Family with a beloved event on the calendar. The Court Circular for Tuesday, 24 September noted that, ”The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a Meeting at Windsor Castle.” The Princess of Wales is set to host her fourth Christmas carol concert this…
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Spain

Dalí gives King Felipe the giggles

King Felipe of Spain appeared to be enjoying himself while he was in Girona for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Dali Museum.  The Dalí Museum opened in 1974 and was the artist’s last great project. Dalí himself planned the theatre-museum that…
Belgium

Back to his maternal roots: Belgium's controversial prince wants to be a citizen of another country

Prince Laurent of Belgium, younger brother to King Philippe, is going to seek dual Belgian-Italian citizenship. Prince Laurent, long known as the rebel of the Belgian Royal Family, may be leaving permanently. He gave an interview with Sudinfo, a French news outlet, where he explained that although he loves Belgium, his heart is now in Italy. Queen Paola, the former Queen of…
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Belgium

No weekend off for Belgium's King Philippe as he gets on his bike

There was no weekend off for King Philippe of the Belgians as he was out and about on both Saturday and Sunday.  King Philippe took charge on Saturday as he sat in the driver’s seat of a new tram. The new Line 10 in Brussels is routed from Neder-over-Heembeek to Uccle and the Belgian king was able to turn his hand at driving for a change. After learning about the tram and the new line, he…
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