Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde lead Belgian Royal Family at annual tradition

The Belgian Royal Family has remembered lost relatives at a traditional church service held annually.  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended the annual Mass at the Church of Notre-Dame de Laeken, a service held to honour family members who have passed.  The Mass is held at the Brussels church each year with several family members in attendance. This year the King and Queen of the…
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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 portrait of the princess to mark the special day. It included a message that read “Princess Alexandra thanks you for all…
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Spain

King Felipe's reaction to modern art is priceless and pretty hard to hide

The King of Spain has seen some of the most elaborate modern art on show in his country – and his face was a picture. As Felipe VI was shown an extravagantly decorated piano, he seemed rather unsure of the overall effect. He looked equally surprised, if not a little confused, by another installation featuring pink glass. The pieces are part of a brand new display at the Liria Palace in…
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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…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine coordinate for a very important reason

As the Swedish Royal Family came together to mark the birth of a brand new princess, there were other important matters to bear in mind, too. Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine both attended a church service for their niece, Princess Ines, in pale blue grey. The shade has long been used in more sombre circumstances. Ines was born as Sweden came to terms with the worst mass shooting…
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