Over the weekend, King Felipe and Queen
Letizia travelled to La Palma, in the Canary Islands, to honour
those who helped in the rescue and rebuild following the eruption
of the Cumbre Vieja volcano last summer. Their Majesties arrived on
the island in the morning of Saturday, 12th March, and were
welcomed by many state and local authorities, including the Prime
Minister and the President of the…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visit military barracks converted in refugee camp for Ukrainians
13th March 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
visited a military barrack currently housing Ukrainian refugees and
got a chance to speak with many of them. On Thursday, 10
March, Their Majesties travelled to the small village of Harskamp,
in the municipality of Ede, roughly 80…
Imperial Family of Japan holds minute of silence in memory of 2011 earthquake victims
13th March 2022
The Imperial Family of Japan has joined
the nation in observing a minute of silence to commemorate the 11th
anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Both the imperial couple
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, as well as their daughter
Princess Aiko, and the Emeritus…
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco pleads for Ukrainians with HIV/AIDS as access to life saving drugs is impacted by conflict
13th March 2022
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco offered her
support to Ukraine and launched a programme to help a special
category of refugees during an event marking International Women’s
Day. Her Serene Highness is President of Fight AIDS Monaco,
an organisation focussed on the fight against HIV/AIDS, and was
taking part in an event on 8 March, during which she made her
position clear. There was an…
In May of 2021, Princess Charlène of
Monaco embarked on a trip to her native South Africa, to carry out
work on conservation with her Foundation. Little did she
know, but that trip would be the last she was able to undertake in
a very long time. On the day she was…
King Felipe of Spain made the long
journey to Chile to be present for the inauguration of the
country’s new President, Gabriel Boric. His Majesty left
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport accompanied by a
delegation of Spanish authorities that include…
Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein praises her country for contributions to Ukraine relief funds
11th March 2022
Hereditary Princess Sophie of
Liechtenstein granted Radio Liechtenstein an interview in which she
talked about the country’s response to the Ukrainian crisis. In her
role as President of the Liechtenstein Red Cross, Her Royal
Highness spoke to the country’s national radio on International
Women’s Day, praising her people for the amazing show of support
and solidarity they have…
Diplomats refer to it as “soft diplomacy”
– the art of saying things without actually uttering a single word.
Another definition is of it is “saying without saying”. On the 24th
of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Media around the world
have…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
paid a visit to the Stockholm School of Economics, one of Europe’s
leading business teaching institutions with a focus on community.
Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed by Rector Lars Strannegård on
Wednesday, 9th March…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde release powerful statement after visit to shelter for Ukrainian refugees
10th March 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the
Belgians visited an emergency shelter for Ukrainian refugees
managed by FEDASIL, the Belgian Federal Agency for the reception of
asylum seekers. Their Majesties arrived in the structure on
Wednesday, 9th March 2022, after making the short journey from
Brussels to Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, a small municipality on the
outskirts of the Belgian…
