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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima toast King Harald and Queen Sonja for their hospitality

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11th November 2021
The second day of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Norway ended with a ‘return reception’ – a tradition that is slowly disappearing, which made it all the more special to see it in action.  King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted the Norwegian Royals at a concert, followed by a standing reception, to thank them for their hospitality during…
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Luxembourg

Guillaume at 40: Relationship with Stéphanie

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11th November 2021
He was the last heir of his generation to get married, but Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume waited until he found the perfect bride. Guillaume found his soulmate in Belgian Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy – someone he’d known for years after being introduced by friends in Germany in 2004. They began dating in 2009 when they reunited at a party. She has called Guillaume her “very…
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Luxembourg

Who is Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume?

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11th November 2021
Born on 11 November 1981 in Luxembourg City’s Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital, Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie is the first child of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. He has four siblings: Prince Félix…
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Queen Margrethe's poised jewel pick for state visit to Germany

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11th November 2021
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is currently in Germany on a state visit; her son, Crown Prince Frederik, is accompanying her. On Wednesday, 10 November, they attended a state dinner at Bellvue Palace in Berlin. The Danish Royal Family has one of the most impressive jewellery vaults in Europe, and The Queen did not disappoint. Margrethe chose to wear pearls with a floor-length, green lace gown…
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Queen Máxima's Jewel Pick for State Dinner in Norway

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10th November 2021
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are in Norway for a three day state visit that was postponed from 2020 due to the global health crisis. They arrived on the morning of Tuesday, 9 November and after several engagements during the day attended a state banquet. Máxima is often known for wearing incredible jewellery and tiaras; the Dutch Royal Family has an…
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