Prince Laurent of Belgium has revealed that it was his wife, Princess Claire, who had had been diagnosed with the Coronavirus after initially refusing to confirm the news. He only said that someone in his family had started to feel tired and was subsequently tested for the virus.
In a later interview, he has now confirmed that Princess Claire was diagnosed and that the main concern had been…
Duchess of Cambridge to launch photography project inspired by national mood
7th May 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge will launch a new photography project today that aims to capture the “spirit, mood, hopes, fears and feelings” of the United Kingdom as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Hold Still’ was spearheaded by Kate and the National…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a video on Archie’s first birthday featuring the Duchess reading to her son. The videos are also in support of two charities, Save the Children and No Kid Hungry.
The Duchess of Sussex reads ‘Duck Rabbit’ to Archie as…
Prince Laurent of Belgium, the younger brother of King Philippe of the Belgians, has confirmed that someone in his family was diagnosed with the Coronavirus.
However, Prince Laurent did not wish to confirm who it was that was ill but said they were doing better. They were tested for the Coronavirus when they began feeling tired, and the test came back positive.
Prince Laurent and his wife…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has opened the annual youth business championship in Norway. The competition will this year be digital because of the corona-virus, and participation is already record high.
His Royal Highness said: “I think we need your ideas…
Monaco’s Prince Albert has put his support behind the European Union’s initiative in combating COVID-19.
The EU has put together a global response to the pandemic, and on Monday, they organised an online international conference of donors alongside various…
Queen Silvia of Sweden has written a letter of support to the elderly, their relatives and care workers. In the letter the Queen recognises the difficulties that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused especially for the elderly and expresses her gratitude to their carers.
The daily life of many people around the world has been changed dramatically with the coronavirus pandemic. Also in Sweden…
Princess Anne highlights vital role of maternity support on International Day of the Midwife
5th May 2020
The Princess Royal has thanked midwives and maternity medics for providing hope, joy and care during ‘difficult times’ in a special message. Princess Anne spoke of her admiration for the work of all those looking after mothers and babies as she marked…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima remember the war dead on empty Dam Square
4th May 2020
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the annual Remembrance of the Dead, with one huge difference from previous years, whereas before Amsterdam’s Dam Square was packed with people, it was now almost completely empty.
Although the…
The Serbian Council of Great Britain held an online fundraising concert as a call to action during the COVID Crisis. The concert “We Are in This Together” was co-hosted by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia who is the patron of the “Lifeline” charity organisation.
Funds that were raised for the healthcare systems in the UK and Serbia were to be split; 50% of…