The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix diagnosed with COVID

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, is positive for COVID-19. She is said to have mild cold symptoms. The Royal House of the Netherlands announced via the Government Information Service (RVD) the news today saying that the former monarch is resting and isolating at home and following the rules of those diagnosed with COVID-19. Those who have been in close contact with Her Royal…
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Royal Family supports Queen Margrethe's artistic flair at The Snow Queen Premiere

Queen Margrethe was in the audience last night at the Pantomime Theatre, along with many of her family members, to enjoy her work on The Snow Queen. Appropriately, it was snowing as they arrived and were dressed for the weather. The Queen has worked with Tivoli Ballet Theatre in Copenhagen on several different projects, both as a set and costume designer. Two years ago, she started working on a…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette Marit attends choir rehearsal

The pre-Christmas period is hectic for choirs all over the world. Crown Princess Mette Marit was present at the Norwegian Girls’ Choir rehearsal as they prepared for Christmas. The Crown Princess, who is the choir’s high patron, wanted to get to know the…
The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Greece postponed

The intended state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Greece has now been postponed following the continued spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. In consultation with the Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the visit…
Denmark

Crown Princess Mary's big birthday to feature big celebrations

A gala dinner and major exhibitions on the story of how a girl from Tasmania became a queen in waiting are planned to mark the 50th birthday of Crown Princess Mary. Mary marks her half century on February 5th 2022 and the Danish Royal Court has now announced a series of special events that month to celebrate. As January comes to an end, the Crown Princess will be guest of honour at a special…
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Belgium

King Philippe pays brief visit to Rome

The new coronavirus variant has had an immediate effect on royal diaries, causing several trips to be postponed. What was supposed to be a three-day Belgian state visit to Italy this week has been delayed and instead, on December 1st 2021, King Philippe paid a brief visit…
Denmark

Princess Marie continues fight against food waste

Princess Marie of Denmark is happy that the fight against food waste in Denmark is progressing. Marie shared her thoughts in a Danish documentary “Princess Marie’s fight against food waste” shown on the Danish TV channel DR1 this week. DR1 followed Princess Marie’s fight against food waste publicly and privately at her home in Paris. In the second part of the…
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