Luxembourg

A new royal baby in Luxembourg

The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg have welcomed their second child. Princess Stephanie gave birth to a baby boy on March 27th 2023 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg. Her younger son arrived at 10.04am, local time. Both Stephanie and her new son are doing well. The little prince has been named Francois Henri Luis Marie Guillaume. He is…
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Norway

Norway's Crown Prince Couple shines a light on charitable cooperation

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Prince Mette-Marit of Norway have visited the Scouts on an important charity day in their anniversary year.   Their Royal Highnesses were informed of the Norwegian Scout Association and the Norwegian Refugee Council’s collaboration on a special charity campaign while gathered around a campfire north of Oslo. The Scouts’ fundraising efforts will support…
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde land in South Africa ahead of historic State Visit

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have landed in South Africa for a five-day state visit.  The King and Queen arrived in Pretoria the evening before the official beginning of the visit, landing in Wonderboom Airport, north of the capital on 22 March.  Their Majesties have undertaken this trip accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadja Lahbib, and the Presidents of…
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Denmark

Denmark's Royal Court reveals when Queen Margrethe hopes to return to duty after surgery

Queen Margrethe of Denmark expects to be able to resume all her constitutional duties by the middle of April, almost two months after extensive back surgery. As plans for her 83rd birthday were announced, the Royal Court in Copenhagen confirmed that the Queen of Denmark hopes to take up all her powers again on the same day. It means that other members of her family will continue to act as…
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