King Willem-Alexander has travelled to
Rotterdam to pay homage to the victims of a shooting that happened
last weekend. On 2nd October, His Majesty arrived in the city
to remember the three people that fell victim to a gunman.
Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by members of the local
community, who were reunited in a community centre opposite two of
the victims’ house –…
One of Europe’s most popular royals has
just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a
regal seat. In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting
history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the
most…
On 19 October 2012, Countess Stéphanie de
Lannoy married Hereditary Grand Duke Guillame and became Hereditary
Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. For her wedding, she wore a
beloved family tiara- the Lannoy Tiara. The Lannoy Tiara is
not as large as some of the…
Swedish royal guests confirmed for Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday celebrations
30th September 2023
The Swedish Royal Court has confirmed who
will attend Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th birthday
celebrations next month. There’s no surprise that Crown Princess
Victoria, one of Christian’s godparents, will attend. She will
bring her daughter, Princess Estelle (11), to celebrate the future
King of Denmark. It is not yet known if Victoria’s husband, Prince
Daniel, will…
The Luxembourgish Grand Ducal Court has
launched a new website, aimed at explaining the monarchy to
children. After a week of teasers on social media, 27 September saw
the launch of the new platform, which coincided with kids getting
settled into their new school…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health
issues will sideline her for a bit longer. The Crown Princess does
not have any events scheduled for the upcoming week or autumn
holidays. The Royal Court told Dagbladet that the royal’s sick
leave would be extended…
The royal bride who wore a wedding dress designed by her future husband
27th September 2023
She was the beautiful princess who had
been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the
handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose
of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January
1930 their marriage had all the echoes of history about it, a union
of dynasties that would secure a throne. Tens of thousands flocked
to Rome to see the…
Selfies are ever-present in our lives.
They are constantly uploaded on social media, and more than likely,
you’ve either taken a selfie yourself or know someone who has. It’s
the ‘go-to’ form of photos for Generation Z and even the
generations before…
One consort holds a very special role
within the United Nations. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has held
the position of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for
Inclusive Finance for Development since being appointed by
then-Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon…
Princess Elisabeth took her oath as an
officer on Tuesday evening, following in the footsteps of future
Belgian monarchs before her. The Belgian Royal Palace shared
photographs of the future queen taking her oath as an officer in
front of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Prince Emmanuel and
Princess Eléonore, swearing that: “I swear allegiance to the King,
obedience to the Constitution and…