BelgiumEuropean Royals

Belgian princess supports climate activists attacking art

A Belgian princess has thrown her support behind oil protestors who throw materials on paintings in the name of activism, calling it “civil disobedience” in a new interview. Princess Esméralda, the half-aunt of King Philippe, spoke about last month’s Just No Oil protests that saw a Van Gogh painting smeared with soup and a wax figure of King Charles covered in chocolate cake. On the…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon leads tributes on Armed Forces Memorial Day

The Norwegian Armed Forces Memorial Day has been marked with Crown Prince Haakon placing a wreath at the national veteran monument at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. At the ceremony at Akershus fortress, on November 6th 2022, the Chief of Defence, General Eirik Kristoffersen gave the memorial speech before he asked the Crown Prince to place the wreath. Guardsmen from His Majesty the King’s Guard…
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Spain

Queen Letizia's style pick dominates as she pays tribute to cinema innovation

Queen Letizia made a headline grabbing appearance at the Ópera Prima film festival in Tudela with a very peculiar choice of fashion: a 2021 H&MxTOGA Archives skirt. The midi length skirt, sold for about 120 euros, features a Vichy squares pattern and, most importantly, a round opening on the right knee. This is not the first time that Queen Letizia has chosen pieces of clothing that leave…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary begin important Vietnam tour with poignant visit

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark are currently on a trip to Vietnam to strengthen economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations. And their visit got off to a poignant start. The couple arrived in Vietnam on the evening of October 31st 2022, where they then privately visited the childhood home of the Crown Prince’s father, Prince Henrik of Denmark. They…
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