The Netherlands

Dutch Princess writes impassioned letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau has co-wrote an impassioned letter to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about a cause close to her heart.The 52-year-old, who is sister-in-law to King Willem-Alexander, wrote to Mr Johnson and other G7 leaders urging for there to be a better approach to HIV and AIDS.The G7 nations are due to meet in the United Kingdom next month. The powerful…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde visits shop with bio-products

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians visited an organic shop in Jette, Belgium, on Thursday in her role as an advocate for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.The Queen travelled to The Barn that sells mostly packaging-free products and spoke to spoke to one of the…
Norway

Queen Sonja talks about her own art in new interview

In a new interview this week with the Norwegian state TV-channel NRK, Queen Sonja opens up about her thoughts on art and not least her own art. Queen Sonja is passionate about art, both as an art collector and as a performing artist. The Queen has been apprenticed to the recognized artist`s Kjell Nupen and Ørnulf Opsahl, in addition to having studied art history at the University of Oslo.
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The Netherlands

Princess Amalia sits for final exams

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, the eldest child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, is busy with her final exams like many other Dutch students.The 17-year-old Princess of Orange began her exams on Monday and will find out on 10 June if she passed.Her…
Spain

King Felipe visits new headquarters for Army operations

His Majesty King Felipe of Spain visited the headquarters for the Spanish Army’s military operations on Thursday, May 27. The facility, located in Granada, is in charge of directing all matters related to training and logistics for the Army. The centre is under the direct control of the Chief of Staff of the Army, just one rank below the Chief of the Armed Forces, a role that belongs to…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon is given priority in the vaccination queue

The Norwegian government has announced that is is to redistribute the ongoing vaccination program so doses will go to critical staff in the government and the Norwegian royal court.On Wednesday evening, the royal court announced that they agree to be given priority in the vaccination and that this means that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will go to the front of the queue and receive…
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