Belgium

Anniversary celebrations under way in Belgium with special photos to mark King Philippe's 10 years on the throne

The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images to mark the tenth anniversary of King Philippe’s ascension to the Belgian throne. Ten photos were released showing the King and Queen Mathilde in casual and formal wear to mark the first big anniversary of His Majesty’s reign. Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace Michel Gronemberger/Belgian Royal Palace Michel…
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The Netherlands

Princess Alexia doesn't let graduation from foreign high school keep her from important Dutch tradition

Princess Alexia didn’t let her graduation from the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales keep her from an important Dutch tradition. The Princess, who is second in line to the Dutch throne, followed the Dutch tradition of graduating students and raised the Dutch flag with her school bag at her home after graduation. Her father, King Willem-Alexander, filmed her raising the…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander interrupts vacation as government falls

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has been forced to interrupt his vacation as the Dutch government has fallen. The coalition parties were in disagreement over asylum policies, according to the now-former Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Mark Rutte’s VVD Party wanted to limit the flow of asylum seekers, while his junior coalition partners were opposed to his plan. The four parties were…
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Sweden

The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below: King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl…
Sweden

REVEALED: Sweden's Jubilee schedule

The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will receive an official gift from the Riksdag…
Spain

King Felipe, Queen Letizia beam with pride as Princess Leonor talks about her future

Princess Leonor was joined by the rest of her family during the culmination of a full agenda during their two days in Girona. On Wednesday, 5 July, the Spanish royals handed out the Princess of Girona Awards to five young people who have excelled in their respective fields.  But before the awards ceremony, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía made a first stop at the Camiral Hotel to…
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