Belgium

King Philippe leads Belgium's commemorations on anniversary of terror attack

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have led tributes to all victims of terrorism on the fifth anniversary of the deadliest attack on Belgian soil. The Belgian monarch took part in an act of commemoration at Brussels Airport on March 22nd 2021, five years after two bombs exploded there. Another bomb went off on the same morning at Maalbeek metro station in the centre of the Belgian capital. Thirty…
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The Royal Week, in Pictures

One week, seven days and plenty to talk about. In another week dominated by speculation about what might be happening behind closed Palace doors, royalty across Europe has continued with changed agendas that reflect the times in which we all now live. As the pandemic continues and engagements remain largely rooted in video calls and photos, there were some face to face engagements as well as…
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Spain

Princess Leonor to carry out first solo engagement

The heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, is to take on her first solo public duty at the age of fifteen. The Princess of Asturias will present the copy of the Spanish Constitution that she read from during her first public speech to one of Spain’s most…
Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain receives coronavirus vaccine

The Spanish Royal Family has confirmed that Queen Sofia has been vaccinated against coronavirus, saying that she received the jab in line with current regulations over its distribution. The focus on following protocol comes just weeks after Sofia’s two daughters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, caused controversy by receiving their Covid jabs during a visit to Abu Dhabi where they were…
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British Royals

George, Charlotte and Louis remember Diana on Mother's Day

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a special family secret on this year’s Mother’s Day. The couple revealed that their three children always make cards for their paternal grandmother, Diana, to remember her and comfort their father. In a short message on social media, William and Kate acknowledged how different Mother’s Day would be for so many people this year, adding ”Many…
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