Belgium

Prince Gabriel to follow in older sister's footsteps

Prince Gabriel of Belgium is set to follow in his older sister’s footsteps. The Prince will attend the Royal Military Academy (ERM) in Brussels beginning on 22 August. Prince Gabriel has passed all admissions tests, including the medical, psycho technical and sports tests, as well as math, Dutch and French exams. At ERM, His Royal Highness will follow training in social and…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene forgoes  privilège du blanc 

On a recent visit to meet the Pope, Princess Charlene of Monaco forwent her privilège du blanc and opted for a black outfit like non-Catholics who meet His Holiness. The Prince and Princess of Monaco were in the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis on 20 July, but the Princess appeared in all black when she is one of the few women in the world allowed to wear white to meet the…
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BelgiumEuropean RoyalsPalaces & Buildings

Belgian Royal Palace and Royal Crypt set to open to the public

Royal watchers in Belgium will have more on their to-see lists this summer. Both the Royal Palace of Brussels and the Royal Crypt in Laeken will be open to the public. The Royal Palace of Brussels serves as the official home of the King and Queen of the Belgians. The palace now stands on the grounds of Coudenberg Palace, which dates back to the 11th century. It burned down in the…
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European RoyalsMonaco

Monaco's famous Rose Ball has '20s revival theme

Together with the Monegasque Princely Family and the Monte-Carlo SBM Group, the Bal de la Rose is held in support of the Princess Grace Foundation. Princess Caroline of Hanover, the eldest daughter of the late Princess Grace and older sister of reigning Prince Albert, arranges the event with long-time collaborator Christian Louboutin and has decided on a ‘20s revival theme for the evening’s…
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