Belgium

King Felipe of Spain apologises to Belgium's queen after arriving late for palace lunch

King Felipe of Spain issued an apology to the Belgian royals after traffic delays meant he and Queen Letizia ended up being late for a long planned lunch in Brussels. Felipe and Letizia are in the Belgian capital to see a cultural festival, Europalia, which has a special focus on Spain this year. Ahead of that visit, they were invited to the Royal Palace in Brussels to see their friends…
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Royal News

This mum move from Luxembourg's new Grand Duchess is understood by every parent

The new Grand Duchess of Luxembourg had a major mum moment as she and her husband went on a mini tour of the country as a new reign began. Grand Duchess Stephanie makes a mum move Grand Duchess Stephanie, along with Grand Duke Guillaume, were on a day long set of visits just hours after he took the throne and they brought their two young sons along with them. And five year old Prince…
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Luxembourg

Prince Charles, newest heir in Europe, jumps into his role as the five year old watches his father take Luxembourg's throne

The newest heir to a throne in Europe took to his role with gusto and literally jumped into the part as he became first in line. Prince Charles, aged five, was on hand to see his father become Grand Duke of Luxembourg. And as he took his seat in the Chamber of Deputies, for the solemn moment his dad was sworn in as Head of State, he did what any five year old would do when presented with a…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has to rummage in her handbag for a cough sweet as her husband almost interrupts historic abdication

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians appeared to come to the rescue of her husband, King Philippe, as he almost interrupted an abdication with a seasonal cold. As Philippe and Mathilde entered the room in Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal palace to witness the abdication of his cousin, Henri, as ruler of the tiny country, the King of the Belgians began to cough. He took his seat but the cough persisted…
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