The Netherlands

Dutch royal urges people to buy second hand clothes

A member of the Dutch Royal Family has taken to social media to urge the public to buy second-hand clothing as royals everywhere are encouraging more sustainable habits.  Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has shared a message on Instagram to help promote sustainability in fashion.  In a video, she said, “Please, try to buy second-hand clothes” and explains that finding second-hand…
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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 Gustaf has four older sisters: Princess Margaretha, Princess Birgitta, Princess Désirée and Princess Christina. He was christened…
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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…
Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde see double at celebration of important anniversary

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have visited the Belgian Senate to unveil a tribute for His Majesty’s 10th anniversary as Monarch: a set of two new busts.  Their Majesties arrived in the Senate’s Palace on the afternoon of 5th July 2023, and were welcomed by local authorities, before being escorted to the Green Hall.  There, they were presented with two new busts made of them by…
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Belgium

King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital

King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow. The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home. The 89-year-old former monarch has been…
BelgiumFeatures

What's the correct title for Belgium's monarch?

How do you correctly title the King of Belgium? Is it “of Belgium” or “of the Belgians”? We explain below: With King Albert of Belgium hospitalised, some have questioned why he’s called “King Albert of Belgium” while his son is titled “King Philippe of the Belgians.” The answer is actually quite simple. The reigning monarch and their consort are the King and Queen of…
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