Belgium

Queen Mathilde makes a bold fashion choice for State Dinner

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are currently carrying out a State Visit to Vietnam, the first visit by Belgian royals in over 50 years. Vietnamese President H.E. Luong Cuong hosted the royal couple at a State Dinner, complete with the required sparkle and elegance. Queen Mathilde reached for one of her favourite designers for the State Dinner, Dries van Noten. She wore a full-length…
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Features

An all diamond tiara created for a queen in waiting from historic royal jewels

The Dutch Royal Family has one of the strongest jewellery collections in Europe, with several versatile pieces to choose. Queen Maxima has even used multiple tiaras to create a new diadem, one that has quickly become a family favourite. Queen Maxima’s Star Tiara uses elements from two nineteenth century diamond tiaras in the family collection. On her wedding day on 2 February 2002…
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have early start to Vietnamese State Visit

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have begun their historic State Visit to Vietnam with a very early arrival at Noi Bai International Airport.  The Belgian King and Queen are in Vietnam for the first Belgian State Visit to Vietnam in over half a century. Not only is the State Visit longer than usual, with the couple officially visiting from 31 March to 4 April, their delegation is much larger.
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla launches new reading medal

Queen Camilla has announced the launch of The Queen’s Reading Room Medal.  Her Majesty hosted a reception at Clarence House this week to celebrate the fourth anniversary of The Queen’s Reading Room (originally The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room). At the star-studded gathering, Queen Camilla shared that The Queen’s Reading Room has launched The Queen’s Reading Room Medal.  The…
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