With the news of Albert II, Prince of
Monaco becoming the first reigning monarch to be infected with
COVID-19, we take a look at what could happen if he should becoming
incapable of ruling. The Monegasque constitution states: “Art.11
(amended by Law n°1.249 dated April 2nd 2002) – The Prince can
exercise His sovereign powers if He has reached His adulthood,
fixed at the age of…
The King of Bhutan took to Instagram to
announce the birth of a second son. The prince was born earlier
today – 19 March 2020 – corresponding with the 25th day of the 1st
month of the Male Iron Rat year, in the Lingkana Palace in Thimphu.
The full Instagram…
King's Day 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
16th March 2020
King’s Day 2020 has been cancelled by the
county of Maastricht and the province of Limburg to prevent the
spread of the coronavirus. King’s Day was due to be celebrated in
Maastricht on 27 April, the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of
the…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
have sent a message of support as the Netherlands takes more
stringent measure to reduce the risks of the coronavirus. Just
yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the closure of all
schools, daycare centres, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, sex
clubs and sports clubs until 6 April at least. The message was
posted the official Twitter and reads…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has
brought flowers and homemade cakes to the residents of the OCMW
Rusthuis Huis Heizel in Laeken. The elderly residents are under
lockdown because they are most at risk where it concerns the
coronavirus. The official Twitter account of…
Joint engagement between Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester cancelled
15th March 2020
The Centenary Reception of the
Anglo-Netherlands Society due to be attended by Princess Beatrix of
the Netherlands and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on Tuesday
has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. An
official statement on their website reads…
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, also known
as the Duchess of Brabant as the heir to the Belgian throne, will
be unable to return home from her school in Wales due to measures
against the spread of the Coronavirus. Princess Elisabeth is
attending the Atlantic College in Wales and will soon be graduating
from there. She is currently not allowed to leave the campus unless
there are…
King Willem-Alexander apologises for violence during the Indonesian struggle for independence
10th March 2020
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
has offered a historic apology for the violence shown by the Dutch
during the Indonesian struggle for independence shortly after the
Second World War. He said, “In line with earlier statements by my
government, I would like…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands had only just arrived for their State Visit to
Indonesia when it became clear that a fatal boat accident had taken
place. The boat accident took place on 9 March on the river in the
Sebangau National Park in the…
The Duke of Sussex has teamed with
Formula One world champion driver Lewis Hamilton to officially open
the new museum at the Silverstone racetrack. [getty
src="1205430980" width="594" height="393"] As Prince Harry arrived
in an electric Mercedes, he was greeted by the former world
champion Formula One driver Damon Hill and current drivers George
Russels and Alex Albon. Prince Harry…

