Norway

Queen Sonja enjoys night at the opera in Oslo

Queen Sonja has attended a concert at the Oslo Opera in connection with the Queen Sonja International Music Competition. From 501 singers from 63 nations, an international jury has selected four of the 40 Norwegian soloists who were invited to participate in this year’s edition of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition. The four have thus achieved a brilliant position in competition…
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European Royals

Seven days of mourning declared for Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein

The government in Vaduz has announced seven days of state mourning for Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein. The Princess died on August 21st 2021 at the age of 81, several days after suffering a stroke. Her husband, Prince Hans-Adam II, and members of her family were with her when she passed away. Following her death, flags at Vaduz Castle, the official royal residence were lowered to half…
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European RoyalsFashionThe Netherlands

Royal tour fashion favourites: Queen Máxima's 2018 state visits

Royal tours are always a source of excitement, not just for the interesting locales and fun engagements, but the stand-out style moments. This summer, Royal Central is looking back at some of the best tour fashion moments from over the years. Taking place from 23-24 October 2018, the state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the United Kingdom treated royal watchers to some…
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Belgium

Who is Prince Gabriel of Belgium?

The 20th of August is a day of celebrations in the Belgian Royal Family because King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s second child celebrates his birthday.  In 2021, the day will be even more special, as the sovereign couple’s first son will turn 18, which, in Belgium, means reaching legal adulthood. The young Prince was born on the 20th of August of 2003 at Erasmus Hospital in Anderlecht…
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