British Royals

The Queen's Commonwealth Message ahead of Commonwealth Day 2020

Commonwealth Day 2020 will be celebrated on 9th March and ahead of the day, The Queen has released her Commonwealth Message. “On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and countries that make up our worldwide family. We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection, helping us to…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen makes unannounced visit to MI5

The Queen has made an unannounced visit to MI5’s head office where she praised the intelligence officers for their response to “changing threats” to the United Kingdom. MI5 is the United Kingdom’s domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. In a speech, The Queen said: “I would like to take my visit here today as an opportunity to thank you all for the…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals pose for photos in Lech

The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch royals have been visiting Lech for many years. King Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was…
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Marie Sophie, Last Queen of the Two Sicilies

Marie Sophie is arguably less famous than her sister, the Empress of Austria, known as Sisi. Yet, her actions to save her country from ruin should earn her place equal to or surpassing her famous sister. She was trapped in a deeply unhappy marriage and sought refuge with…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge releases new photo of Princess Charlotte

The Duchess of Cambridge recorded a podcast with Happy Mum Happy Baby during which she spoke of moments in the countryside with her daughter Princess Charlotte. She has now released the photo of which she spoke during the podcast of Princess Charlotte smelling a bluebell. “I have this one photo of Charlotte smelling a bluebell and it really – for me – moments like that mean…
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The Netherlands

New photos released of some members of the Dutch Royal Family

The Dutch Royal Court has released several new photos of King Willem-Alexander, his wife, Queen Máxima and the King’s aunt, Princess Margriet and her husband, Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven. The photos were taken in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam last month. Queen MáximaPrincess MargrietPrincess MargrietProf. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Prof. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven King…
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