Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is embroiled in a scandal in Norway. Allegedly, he rented out five flats that had been deemed unsafe to live in on his official estate, Skaugum.
According to The Sunday Times, the heir to the Norwegian throne was ordered to remove petrol that had been stored in the basement of the building containing the flats, which are part of the 1,280-acre estate just 12 miles…
Romania begins week of events to celebrate King Michael's 95th birthday
23rd October 2016
King Michael of Romania will celebrate his 95th birthday on Tuesday in Switzerland with his family.
Although the celebrations in Switzerland will be a small affair, for eight days, events will be taking place across Romania to mark the former monarch’s longevity and to…
Prince Albert of Monaco buys his mother, Princess Grace's childhood home in Philadelphia
22nd October 2016
Prince Albert II of Monaco has confirmed to People Magazine that he has purchased his mother, Princess Grace’s childhood home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, saying, “It feels good.”
The Kelly Family House in East Falls section of Philadelphia (3901 Henry…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians was present at the 20th anniversary of the Breast International Group (BIG) on Monday, 17 October 2016 at the City Hall in Brussels. This event aimed to bring together breast cancer specialists from around the world to conduct research in a structured way.
Her Majesty, who is the Honorary President of the group, made a speech to the specialists present in English…
Crown Princess Mary's words of support for other bereaved children and adults are heard worldwide
20th October 2016
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark was just 26-years-old when her mother, Henrietta Norton passed away from a heart condition on 20 November 1997. She recently comforted a 15-year-old girl named Mads Knudsen Topp, who lost her father three years ago. Mads has been receiving…
3rd boy for the Archduchess Marie Christine and Count Rodolphe of Limburg-Stirum
20th October 2016
Archduchess Marie-Christine, the daughter of Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg and Archduke Carl-Christian, granddaughter of Grand Duke Jean and her husband, Count Rodolphe de Limburg-Stirum have welcomed their third child, a boy!
The newest member of their growing…
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has written a book entitled The Deepest Roots (De Dybest Rødder in Danish) to be published in Denmark on 27 October. It was written in cooperation with Danish author and journalist, Thomas Larsen.
Her Majesty has written the book to cover the history of Denmark from pre-historic times to the present day. Behind-the-scenes information from her reign is…
New Photographs show Danish Princely family in Greenlandic dress
18th October 2016
As recognition of their forthcoming copper anniversary, 12.5 years of marriage, Post Greenland have released stamps this week of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary together with their family in the traditional Greenlandic dress. The pictures were taken by Steen…
Battle of Verdun: Luxembourg royals commemorate 100 years since Verdun
15th October 2016
Wednesday the 13th of October saw Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg travel to the town of Verdun in the northeast of France in order to commemorate 100 years since the Battle of Verdun. The couple were accompanied by their eldest son and heir…
Round up of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde State Visit to Japan
15th October 2016
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have ended their 5-day state visit to Japan today. Emperor Akihito invited the royal couple. Here’s a summary of all the most important activities.
Close Ties
The ties between Belgium and Japan are very close. But it is not only the two nations that are close. The Belgian Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family are known to have a very good…
