The Netherlands

Future queen of the Netherlands steals show at State Banquet

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11th December 2024
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have welcomed Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for a two day state visit. The Dutch King and Queen hosted a State Banquet where the Princess of Orange stole the show.  Queen Maxima made a statement with her jewels and gown, as always. In a repeated burgundy, ombre gown with geometric details, the Dutch Queen wore the…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at site of explosion in The Hague

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9th December 2024
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited The Hague to meet with the families of those affected by the explosion and fire, and to offer their condolences and support to first responders and volunteers in the area. Early Saturday morning, two explosions hit the Tarwekamp apartment building in The Hague. As of publication, six bodies have been recovered from the rubble and but other people…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia of Sweden speaks of her shock after death of 'fun' princess

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6th December 2024
The Queen of Sweden has revealed that the death of her sister-in-law, Princess Birgitta, came as a great shock to her royal family. Princess Birgitta, who was 87, died on December 4th in Mallorca. Queen Silvia said she had been speaking to the princess on the day before she died and that her passing had been a surprise. The Swedish queen also confirmed that Birgitta had had a fall in…
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Sweden

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced

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4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who…
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