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Dutch royals remember war victims

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have attended the National Remembrance of the Dead in the Amsterdam. The National Remembrance of the Dead takes places annually on 4 May. A little before 7 in the evening, the King and Queen walked across Dam square to the Nieuwe Kerk where an emotional service was held. Diederik van Vleuten gave the 4 May Address. Afterwards, they placed…
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This Week in Royal Fashion: Sophie in India, Kate at Anna Freud Centre and Danish royals at birthday gala

This week we saw glittering gowns in Denmark, a familiar style for Kate at the Anna Freud Centre, and an array of colourful outfits as the Countess of Wessex toured India. Let’s take a look at the fashion highlights: Danish royals at Princess Benedikte’s birthday party Queen Margrethe of Denmark hosted a 75th birthday party for her sister, Princess Benedikte, on Monday. The Princess arrived in…
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Prince Jean of France welcomed France and Italy's president to his home

French media could this week report that on Thursday, Prince Jean of France welcomed the presidents of both France and Italy to his home, Amboise Castle. Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron were warmly welcomed by the prince and his family. One of the three current pretenders to the French throne, Prince Jean was joined on the occasion by his wife, Princess Philomena, and two of their children, Prince…
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Queen Margrethe sends congratulations to Emperor Naruhito

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has sent a congratulatory message to Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito after his ascension to the throne on 1 May after the abdication of his 85-year-old father, Emperor Akihito abdicated on 30 April. The Queen of Denmark said: His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, On the occasion of Your Majesty’s accession to the throne of Japan, please accept my sincere congratulations as well…
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