European RoyalsThe Netherlands

The Royal Palace in Amsterdam hosts first diplomatic dinner in three years

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands held the annual diplomatic corps dinner at the Royal Palace on the evening of Wednesday, 22 June.  Their Majesties welcomed around 250 guests in the Dining Hall of the Royal Palace for the first time in three years. Each year, the dinner has a different theme – for 2022, the Royal Palace chose “politics and…
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DenmarkEuropean RoyalsThe Netherlands

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary begin packed business trip to the Netherlands

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have embarked on a two-day visit to the Netherlands, where they are leading a sizeable Danish business delegation in a trip focused on the green transition, sustainability and digital healthcare.  The couple’s day started bright and early on Monday, 20 June; they landed at around 8:30 am at The Hague/Rotterdam International Airport…
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Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace reveals details on Princess Elisabeth's tiara

The Belgian Royal Palace has revealed details about the mysterious tiara Princess Elisabeth wore to the 18th birthday celebrations of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. The Royal Palace spoke to Belgian reporter Wim Dehandscutter and revealed that the tiara was a gift to the Duchess of Brabant for her 18th birthday from her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The tiara is an…
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