Belgium

King Philippe meets President Zelenskyy in Brussels

King Philippe of the Belgians has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the pair met in Brussels.  The Belgian king received the Ukrainian President at the Royal Palace in Brussels, less than a week after the clash in the White House with US President Donald Trump. President Zelenskyy was in Brussels to attend the emergency EU summit on Ukraine.  The King of the Belgians…
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Features

The day King George V unveiled the Cenotaph - a powerful symbol of remembrance for a nation

Over a century after it was unveiled as a symbol of national remembrance for those lost in war, the Cenotaph will again play a central part in commemorating those who gave their lives for their country. Four days of events will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May and the Cenotaph will be at the heart of them, draped in Union flags as it was when a king stood before it to recall those who…
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Royal News

Just a king and queen posing for a selfie with a reindeer

King Frederik and Queen of Mary are now officially on their State Visit to Finland but ahead of the formal events, they had time for some off-duty adventures, including making a new friend.  The Danish king and queen spent time with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife, Suzanne Innes. Although State Visits tend to be fairly formal events, the foursome were able to relax and take to…
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Belgium

Princess Astrid of Belgium making style statement in India

Princess Astrid of Belgium may be in her early 60s but she is embracing fun with her fashion as a working royal. She is currently on an economic mission to India and her colourful wardrobe is full of pop favourites. After arriving, Princess Astrid visited the tomb of Emperor Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad. She wore a light and bright cotton midi-dress with a striking blue floral pattern from…
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