Princess Catharina-Amalia of the
Netherlands has shared her first tiara moment in a new book being
released on the occasion of her 18th birthday. It is a tradition in
the Netherlands for such a book to be written about the heir to the
throne. The book, simply called ‘Amalia’, was written by author,
comedian and singer Claudia de Breij in cooperation with the
Princess. Over the…
Kei Komuro, the husband of former
Princess Mako of Akishino, has resolved the financial dispute with
his mother’s former fiance that loomed over his wedding. The
financial dispute concerned approximately 4 million yen, some of
which was reportedly used to fund Kei…
Former Princess Mako and husband Kei hold press conference following wedding
26th October 2021
Former Princess Mako and her new husband
Kei Komuro have held a press conference following their wedding
today. Although a question and answer session had been planned, it
was changed at the last minute to the couple answering questions
that had been submitted beforehand.
Princess Catharina-Amalia could marry a woman and be queen, says Dutch Prime Minister
13th October 2021
After questions were raised following the
publication of a book, the Dutch Prime Minister has confirmed that
Princess Catharina-Amalia could marry a woman and retain her right
to the throne. Same-sex marriage has been legal in the Netherlands
since 2001, but the book questioned if this would apply to the
crown as there would have to be an heir to the throne. Prime
Minister Mark Rutte wrote in…
No progress made in financial dispute concerning Princess Mako's fiancé
12th October 2021
The financial dispute between Kei Komuro,
Princess Mako of Akishino’s fiancé, and his mother’s former fiancé
has seen no progress. The dispute concerns money that was also used
for Kei Komuro’s tuition, and it is unclear if the money was meant
to be a…
Princess Mako requested not to receive her lump-sum payment as early as 2014
5th October 2021
Princess Mako requested not to receive
the lump-sum payment upon her departure from the imperial family as
early as 2014. Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of the Crown
Prince and Princess of Japan and a niece of the reigning Emperor
Naruhito, is set to marry her…
New book on Princess Catharina-Amalia to be published on the occasion of her 18th birthday
27th September 2021
On the occasion of Princess
Catharina-Amalia’s 18th birthday, a new book will be published to
introduce the future Queen to a broader audience. Author, comedian
and singer Claudia de Breij has written the book, simply called
“Amalia”, in cooperation with the Princess. Over the summer of
2021, Claudia and Princess Catharina-Amalia met several times. They
spoke about her time…
Liechtenstein bid farewell to its
Princess yesterday. See all the images below: Information und
Kommunikation der Regierung, VaduzInformation und Kommunikation der
Regierung, VaduzInformation und Kommunikation der Regierung,
VaduzInformation und Kommunikation der…
The last King and Queen of Afghanistan
were exiled in 1973, and with the monarchy abolished, Afghanistan
became a republic. The last King of Afghanistan was Mohammed Zahir
Shah, who succeeded his father in 1933 at the age of 19, following
the latter’s…
Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein died
earlier today at the age of 81. She had been hospitalised since
Wednesday after suffering a stroke. Her family was with her when
she passed away in the hospital in Grabs and the announcement
stated that Princess passed away peacefully and with great trust in
God after receiving the holy sacraments. Church bells rang across
the small principality between…
