BelgiumEuropean Royals

The Duchess of Brabant speaks to the press for the first time during Unicef visit

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27th June 2019
Princess Elisabeth, the Duchess of Brabant, spoke to the press for the first time today. She and her mother, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have just finished a visit to Kenya for Unicef, and it was the Princess’ first major mission abroad. Princess Elisabeth said, “This is my first visit to a land in East Africa, and I have had many different impressions. It is a very intense and…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima's State Visit to Ireland - Day 1

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13th June 2019
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have begun a three-day State Visit to Ireland. If Brexit goes ahead, Ireland will be more isolated from the European Union, and the Dutch and Irish are eager to retain their ties. The Dutch Royals were received in Dublin at Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of President Higgins and his wife, Sabina Higgins. Both ladies dazzled…
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Japan

Emperor and Empress of Japan attend the national tree-planting ceremony

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2nd June 2019
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan were present in the Aichi Prefecture for the 700th National Tree-planting Festival in the Aichi Forest Park. The theme of the festival was “science on wood, town, people’s tomorrow, the future.” Over 9,000 people attended the festival. The previous Emperor did not speak at the tree-planting ceremony to reduce the burden on him, but…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Paris plans to name square after Diana, Princess of Wales

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31st May 2019
The city of Paris in France has announced plans to name a square after Diana, Princess of Wales, at the site of the 1997 car crash that claimed her life and that of her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver of the car, Henri Paul. The square is adjacent to the Alma Tunnel where the accident happened. The square is currently named after Maria Callas, an opera singer. The city council will vote next…
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