The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day Two

The King and Queen of the Netherlands have continued their State Visit to Indonesia in the city of Yogyakarta. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima met students, talked about business and economic ties and heard about work towards religious tolerance in a busy day. [getty src=”1206552078″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”co.uk”] The couple…
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The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day One

The King and Queen of the Netherlands have officially begun their State Visit to Indonesia. The royal couple were given a ceremonial welcome to the country as it was confirmed that their trip would be shortened by a day out of respect for those who died and were affected by a recent boat disaster in Indonesia. [getty src=”1206352249″ width=”594″ height=”396&#8243…
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The Sussexes

Meghan urges school pupils to strive for equality every day as she marks International Women's Day

The Duchess of Sussex has urged school pupils to remember their value every day in what could be her last major speech before stepping back from her role as a senior royal. Meghan told teenagers that the messages of International Women’s Day – equality and respect – were valid all the time and she urged them to support each other at every opportunity. The duchess&#8217…
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CoronavirusQueen Elizabeth II

Could coronavirus cause havoc with the Queen's State Visit plans?

The UK’s State Visit schedule for 2020 is rather light with just one incoming event marked in the diary so far. And now questions have been raised over whether this sole trip can go ahead because of concerns over coronavirus. The Emperor and Empress of Japan are set to arrive at Windsor in the spring for their first State Visit since the start of the Reiwa era last year. However, with…
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