The Netherlands

Man who threatened Princess Catharina-Amalia to undergo psychiatric evaluation

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30th April 2020
A man suspected of sending threatening messages to Princess Catharina-Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, and a friend of hers named Brent, has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the Pieter Baarn Centre. The man, known only as Wouter G., is suspected of sending messages via social media to Princess Catharina-Amalia where he threatened to rape her. He also threatened to kill her…
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CoronavirusThe Netherlands

Queen Máxima and Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane open digital free market

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27th April 2020
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and her three daughters Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane, opened a digital free market during King’s Day at Home this morning. While a free market, also known as a flea market, is one of the traditions of King’s Day, it was one of the things that was cancelled among the rest of the celebrations today. However, the digital free market does not…
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Japan

Majority of the public feels positive about Emperor Naruhito

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26th April 2020
A survey held by Kyodo News revealed that 75 per cent of the respondents feel positive about Emperor Naruhito of Japan, who succeeded his father on 1 May last year. Over 2,000 people responded to the survey. Fifty-eight per cent said they felt an affinity for the Emperor, with another 17 per cent describing him as “wonderful.” The survey also showed that 85 per cent would accept a…
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Saudi Arabia

Outspoken Saudi Princess claims she is being held prisoner

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18th April 2020
Princess Basmah bint Saud Al Saud, one of the many children of King Saud of Saudi Arabia, has revealed that she is being held in prison. She asked her cousin Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to release her and to provide her with medical care. Princess Basmah is known to be an outspoken human rights advocate, and she has called for Saudi Arabia to become a constitutional monarchy. It is…
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