CoronavirusMonaco

Who would be Monaco's regent if Prince Albert becomes incapable of ruling?

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19th March 2020
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…
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CoronavirusThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima send message of support

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16th March 2020
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…
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BelgiumCoronavirusEuropean Royals

Duchess of Brabant unable to return home from school due to Coronavirus measures

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15th March 2020
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…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry joins Lewis Hamilton to open Silverstone museum

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8th March 2020
The Duke of Sussex has teamed with Formula One world champion driver Lewis Hamilton to officially open the new museum at the Silverstone racetrack. Embed from Getty Images 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 said, “There’s…
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