Belgium

King Philippe officially receives new ambassadors

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24th October 2024
King Philippe of the Belgians has welcomed four new ambassadors to the Belgian court in a centuries old tradition. Four ambassadors presented King Philippe with their Letters of Credence: Nicholas Brousseau from Canada, Anne Sherriff from the United Kingdom, Eros Gasperoni from San Marino, and Vicenç Mateu Zamora from Andorra.A Letter of Credence is a formal, diplomatic document…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine stepping in for important role - for one day only

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23rd October 2024
She’s only officially been back in Sweden for a few months, but on Friday, Princess Madeleine will step into a very important royal role: she’ll be regent on behalf of her father King Carl XVI Gustaf.The King is set to visit Brazil for a series of engagements beginning Saturday and running into next week with the World Scout Foundation.In Sweden, regency only kicks in when the monarch…
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European Royals

The princess who might have challenged King Charles III for his throne

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20th October 2024
Charles III is currently making history by becoming the first reigning King of Australia to visit that country. It’s another headline story for one of the most famous royals in the world. Thousands of miles away, another royal is enjoying a much quieter life. However, in another world, this princess who is pretty much unknown outside the country she now calls home might have been in line to…
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The Netherlands

Dutch version of The Crown sees wider release

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19th October 2024
Máxima, a 2024 Dutch television series covering Queen Máxima’s early life and relationship with King Willem-Alexander, is going to be airing across the world ahead of further episodes. It is considered by many to be the Netherlands answer to The Crown.Máxima premiered in April 2024 in the Netherlands and is a six-episode series exploring the life of Máxima Zorreguieta in her 20s when she…
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