The Invictus Games have kicked off in The
Hague, with 20 nations taking part in the nine athletic
competitions and the special Land Rover Driving Challenge. Princess
Margriet of the Netherlands, Honorary Chair of the Dutch Invictus
Games, was joined by her son, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, at the
opening ceremony, which saw both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
make speeches alongside the Prime…
King Juan Carlos has hosted a big family
reunion as he continues his self imposed exile in Abu Dhabi. The
king, who left Spain in August 2020, has been visited by his two
daughters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, and five of his
eight grandchildren. He posed for…
Grand Duke Henri and his son, Prince
Sébastien, are both celebrating their birthdays today. For the
monarch, he is turning 67, but his son is marking a milestone as he
leaves his twenties behind. Prince Sébastien, the youngest of Grand
Duke Henri and Grand Duchess…
Sharing a birthday with a loved one is
always special, and for royals, it is no different. Both the
Jordanian Royal Family and Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg have
father/son duos who share their special day. King Abdullah of
Jordan was born on 30 January 1962 to King Hussein and Princess
Muna. Forty-three years later, his youngest child, Prince Hashem,
was born. Hashem was born on 30 January…
Princess Eléonore of Belgium is
celebrating her 14th birthday today, and the Belgian Royal Palace
has released a new photograph of her to mark the occasion. In the
photo taken by Bas Bogaerts, the Princess is seen holding the Royal
Family’s two dogs in the Royal…
With news that Prince Albert of Monaco
has now tested positive for COVID for the second time, he joins the
Prince of Wales and Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of
Sweden on the list of those who have had the virus twice. However,
several royals have had COVID-19…
The Belgian Royal Palace has released a
new photograph of King Philippe as he marks his 62nd birthday
today. The image was taken by a favourite palace photographer, Bas
Bogaerts, at the beginning of April at the Palace of Laeken – the
King’s official residence in Brussels. His Majesty will spend his
birthday privately. Photo: Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal Palace King…
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested
positive for Covid and is currently isolating. Monaco’s Princely
Palace said that Albert was asymptomatic and his health is giving
”no cause for concern”. He is working remotely and maintaining
links with officials…
King Willem-Alexander visits port to talk about green energy
13th April 2022
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
travelled to Rotterdam to visit its port, the country’s biggest
point of entrance for energy and the focus of a massive effort to
transition the Netherlands to green hydrogen. The visit took
place on Tuesday, 12 April, and…
The Dutch royals have announced who will
attend the Invictus Games in The Hague, which are set to begin this
weekend. Both King Willem-Alexander and his aunt, Princess
Margriet, are set to attend the seven-day event. A Royal House
spokesperson said: “King Willem-Alexander and Princess Margriet
will attend the Invictus Games. The Princess will be present at the
opening ceremony on…
