Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace releases new photos of King and daughter for their birthdays

The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images of King Philippe and Princess Eléonore for their birthdays. One image was released of the King taken by Frédéric Andrieu in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. It was taken at the end of March during the Belgian State Visit to South Africa. Photo:Belgian Royal Palace/Frédéric Andrieu King Philippe marked his 63rd…
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Norway

Durek Verrett and Princess Märtha Louise to move permanently to Norway

Durek Verrett, fiance of Princess Märtha Louise, has revealed that he has plans to move permanently to Norway. Durek Verrett recently spoke to Norwegian press in connection with the release of his new song together with the boy band “The Jacketeers”. He revealed that he already lives half the time in Norway and half in Los Angeles, but he wants to move all the way to Norway to be…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon makes a sweet treat

It is not every day that a Crown Prince’s working day consists of scooping ice cream, but that was the case for Crown Prince Haakon of Norway on Tuesday at the opening of Cousin’s café in Oslo. The Crown Prince participated in making ice cream at the small…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia celebrate two centuries of history for one of Spain's most important cultural institutions

King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the ceremony to celebrate the bicentenary of Ateneo de Madrid, an academic institution in the Spanish capital. Their Majesties arrived at the athenaeum on 11 April, accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Sports, Miquel Iceta; the three of them were welcomed by many authorities and personalities of the academic world, including the President of Ateneo…
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Norway

Easter celebrations for Norway’s Royal Family

The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates Easter in Sikkilsdalen every year. The Royal Mountain Chalet was once a gift to Crown Prince Olav on the day of his authority from the Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1924. Ever since, the Norwegian Royal Family has spent…
The Netherlands

A Sweet 16 for the youngest child of a King

A special princess has celebrated her Sweet 16 in the Netherlands. Princess Ariane, the youngest child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, turned 16 on 10 April. During a recent photo session, the Queen said of her youngest daughter, “She does very well at school, is very sweet and ethereal. She is very feminine and very powerful. She has incredible talents.” As the…
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