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…
New photos released as Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg is set to turn 40
10th November 2021
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has released new images of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume as he is set to celebrate his 40th birthday on 11 November.
Two photos were released of the heir to the Grand Ducal Throne by himself, and two images feature Guillaume with his…
Princess of Orange to mark adulthood with extraordinary Council of State meeting speech
10th November 2021
The Princess of Orange will one day be Queen of the Netherlands. On the 7th of December, she will turn 18-years-old and be a legal adult.
The occasion will be marked by Her Royal Highness’s attendance at an extraordinary meeting of the Council of State, one of the…
Crown Prince Haakon forced to miss start of Dutch State Visit to Norway
9th November 2021
Shortly before the beginning of their first incoming state visit, the Norwegian Royal Court announced that one thing would change in the schedule planned for the Dutch King and Queen’s trip to the Scandinavian nation.Â
Crown Prince Haakon was supposed to be one of the key people during the visit in his role as heir to the throne.
However, the Royal Court announced that His Royal Highness…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima touch down in Oslo for State Visit to Norway
9th November 2021
Following almost two years of restrictions and shutdowns, life is beginning to go back to how it was before, albeit with some remanence of the trauma we collectively lived through.
State visits are starting to reappear on heads of states’ calendars, and on 9…
There are few traditions in the Danish royal family that are as strong as the Hubertus-hunt It has been part of the Danish monarchy since 1730. And on November 7th 2021, Crown Princess Mary attended this year’s Hubertus Hunt at the Hermitage Castle in Copenhagen…
Princess surprises palace by signing up for celebrity dance show
9th November 2021
Europe’s newest princess has signed up for a celebrity dance show. Princess Delphine, half sister of King Philippe of the Belgians, will participate in her country’s version of Dancing with the Stars.
The princess will take part in the series for charity. She is hoping to raise money and awareness for the Make-a-Wish organisation which helps grant dream wishes for children with…
Norwegian Armed Forces Memorial Day has been marked with Crown Prince Haakon placing a wreath at the national veteran monument at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. At the ceremony at Akershus fortress, on Sunday November 7th 2021, Chief of Defence, General Eirik Kristoffersen gave…
Norway and the Netherlands: the special friendship on show in past State Visits
8th November 2021
The King and Queen of the Netherlands will make a State Visit to Norway this November. Willem-Alexander and Maxima will be hosted by their friends, King Harald and Queen Sonja, for the three day event. Although it’s Willem-Alexander’s first State Visit to Norway…
Princess Charlene is back in Monaco. She was photographed with her husband and children at the Prince’s Palace after arriving home on November 8th 2021.
Charlene’s return to the principality comes after a stay of around six months in South Africa. The princess was unable to return to Monaco after complications from an ear, nose and throat infection stopped her from flying.
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