Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik represents his mother at the consecration of new Bishop

As he continues to act as regent following his mother’s recent back surgery, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark attended the consecration of a new bishop.  On Palm Sunday, 2 April, the heir to the Danish throne travelled to Odense, west of Copenhagen, to watch as Mads Davidsen was made a Bishop for the Diocese of Funen.  The service took place in Odense’s Cathedral, and the Crown Prince…
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UAE

Abu Dhabi has a new Crown Prince

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has named his son Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.  Ten months after his ascension to President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed announced this appointment on Wednesday, 29 March, adding the…
Luxembourg

A cuddle for his little brother as Prince Charles introduces Luxemborg's newest royal

The Hereditary Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg was photographed together for the first time as they left the maternity ward where its newest member was born.  Prince Guillaume, Princess Stéphanie, Prince Charles and newborn Prince François left the Grand Duchesse Joséphine Charlotte Maternity Hospital beaming as they brought the new baby home.  Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie was…
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Luxembourg

A beaming Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume speaks of Prince François' birth: "It is a great joy"

The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has released a video on Twitter with a short interview that Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume gave FreeLens TV about the birth of his second son, Prince Francois.  🍼👶 Prince Guillaume shared happy news about Princess Stephanie, the first few hours of #PrinceFrançois, and his meeting with his older brother, Prince Charles. He spoke with joy and ease as…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima warns about financial dangers of internet for children

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands spoke about the importance of teaching children financial literacy from a very young age and resisting the temptations deriving from advertisements.  Together with the Minister of Finance Sigrid Kaag, Her Majesty travelled to Utrecht on Monday, 27 March, to participate in events marking the opening of Money Week. She spoke to the national media NOS about the…
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