The Netherlands

The consorts of 1952: Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands

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4th May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.Prince Bernhard of the NetherlandsBorn Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld in 1911, this German nobleman supported his wife, mother-in-law, and daughters…
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Luxembourg

The consorts of 1952: Prince Felix of Luxembourg

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3rd May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.Prince Felix of LuxembourgOne of only two male consorts at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Prince Félix would turn out to be, like the Duke…
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Belgium

A slow return to normal as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde wrap up day 1 of Greek state visit

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3rd May 2022
After many delays and postponements due to global events, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have touched down in Athens, Greece, for a much-anticipated state visit. For the occasion, the couple travelled with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmés, the Minister of Public Enterprise and Public Function Petra De Sutter and some Minister-Presidents of Regions Elio Di Rupo (Wallonia), Rudi…
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Serbia

Prince Peter of Serbia renounces his rights as the future head of the Serbian dynasty

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2nd May 2022
Hereditary Prince Peter of Serbia has renounced his birth rights which would have one day seen him become head of the Serbian dynasty.In a surprising move, Prince Peter, the eldest son of Crown Prince Alexander and his first wife, Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans-Braganza, announced the renunciation of his birth rights in favour of his brother, Prince Philip.The renunciation of his role…
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