European Royals

The prince and princess who came back from the shadows to take centre stage in their royal family again

They’ve been noticeable by their absence for the past couple of years but a prince and princess are now centre stage for their royal family after a stay in the US. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark moved to America in 2023 when he took up a military position there. The couple, who had carried out regular engagements in Denmark, disappeared from the royal diary. And while…
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Luxembourg

A birthday first for a princess

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg has celebrated her birthday and it was an extra special one as it’s her first since becoming a mum. As is now a royal tradition, the princess took to social media to thank everyone for their good wishes.  Her royal family shared a…
The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander takes to the pitch

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has visited an inclusive sports club in Amsterdam.  The Dutch King visited Only Friends sports club, an Amsterdam organisation that allows children, teens, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities a place to practice almost thirty different sports. Housed at the Friendship Centre, over 200 volunteers help over 2,000 people…
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Norway

Queen Sonja touches down in Rome for exhibition

Queen Sonja of Norway has left Oslo for warmer climes with a visit to Rome and a new exhibition that showcases some of her country’s most famous art. The Norwegian queen visited Rome to see a new exhibition on Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The Palazzo Bonaparte is hosting “MUNCH: Inner Fire”, an exhibition that includes 100 of Munch’s original works.  The exhibition was first…
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The Netherlands

Princess Margriet meets talented young musicians

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, the aunt of King Willem-Alexander, has beenattending a musical competition for the musical talents of the future.  Princess Margriet is on the Recommendation Committee for the Prince Christina Competition and attended one of five regional finals for the competition this weekend. After watching the musicians, she spent time speaking with the winners…
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