BelgiumEuropean Royals

Queen Mathilde thanks grocery workers during the pandemic

Honouring our health workers has been at the forefront of many of the European royal families’ efforts, but on Wednesday Queen Mathilde took the time to thank some other unsung heroes on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis: grocery store workers.The Queen, wearing a mask and protective gloves along with a bright red trouser suit, offered support and well wishes to employees working…
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CoronavirusNorway

Crown Prince Haakon opens Digital Youth Business Competition

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has opened the annual youth business championship in Norway. The competition will this year be digital because of the corona-virus, and participation is already record high.His Royal Highness said: “I think we need your ideas, enthusiasm and ability more than ever. I hope that some of the ideas that come through these youth businesses will become part of our…
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CoronavirusMonaco

Prince Albert puts support behind EU's COVID-19 initiative

Monaco’s Prince Albert has put his support behind the European Union’s initiative in combating COVID-19.The EU has put together a global response to the pandemic, and on Monday, they organised an online international conference of donors alongside various international partners. This came after a call from the World Health Organisation and major players in the global health sector…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe shares moving memories of the liberation of Denmark

On May 4, 2020, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark, together with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, honoured the Danes who lost their lives during the German occupation of World War Two. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Denmark’s liberation, the windows of Fredensborg Castle, Amalienborg and Schackenborg Castle were lit with candles.The Danish royal court published a video…
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