Belgium

Queen Mathilde and Prince Emmanuel run through Brussels in traditional race

Queen Mathilde and Prince Emmanuel didn’t miss their traditional appointment and ran the Brussels 20km race through the streets of the Belgian capital. On Sunday, 28 May, the Queen and her youngest son were among the thousands that made up the racing contingent, which snaked their way for 12,42 miles.  The Belgian Royal Palace released several pictures of the mother and son during…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales celebrates the UK care system during a visit to Foundling Museum

The Princess of Wales carried out an engagement in partnership with the Kinship Charity this week – a charity which takes care of children at risk of abandonment. Her Royal Highnesses undertook the engagement at the Foundling Museum, an organisation of which she is patron. The Princess was joined by staff, volunteers and people who are using the charity, as well as rapper Professor Green…
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Japan

An exhibition in a shopping mall provides rare glimpse into daily life of Japan's Emperor

A new exhibition about the Japanese Imperial Family has opened in a shopping mall in the capital. It features clothes and other objects used by various members of the Imperial Family, both on a regular basis and for special occasions.  The main piece on show is the clothing pieces that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wore for their enthronement ceremony in 2019, which are full of…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

A new beekeeper in the family! The Princess of Wales marks World Bee Day

Kensington Palace has marked World Bee Day by posting a new picture of the Princess of Wales caring for a beehive.  Her Royal Highness was captured by the lens of Matt Porteous in the summer of 2022 at her home in Norfolk while wearing a full beekeeper’s outfit: the beige suit and the netted hood.  The Princess is pictured handling a slatted rack that was pulled from the beehive, and the…
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