Belgium

Queen Mathilde marks anniversary in poignant ceremony

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians marked a significant anniversary in Liège on Monday. She was there to represent her husband, King Philippe, as he was unable to attend due to illness.  The Belgian Queen was in Liège to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the city. The city was liberated from Nazi occupation on 8 September 1944 when US forces switfly recaptured Belgium. Queen…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The peaceful spot where Elizabeth II now rests

Sunday, 8 September will mark the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Following the formal state funeral at Westminster Abbey, the late Queen was buried in a chapel close to her heart. A much smaller committal service was held at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after the funeral at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022. She was then buried in the Royal Vault in…
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British Royals

Prince William launches new competition linked to Earthshot Prize

The Prince of Wales made an exciting announcement on Friday, sharing that a new Earthshot Prize competition will be launched. Blue Peter, the beloved children’s television show, has partnered with the Earthshot Prize to hold a competition for children between the ages of five and fifteen to submit an original proposal that tackles one of Earthshote’s five goals: to Protect and…
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Spain

King Felipe marks start of judicial year with all eyes on his tails

King Felipe of Spain turned to his tails for an important event on the Spanish royal calendar. On Thursday, 5 September, King Felipe oversaw the formal opening of the official 2024/2025 Judicial year in Spain. King Felipe took to tails to start the judicial year in Spain (Casa Real Instagram still/ fair use) His Majesty was welcomed to the Tribunal Superior de Justicia by new…
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