InsightMonaco

Grace Kelly: The American Princess

Grace Patricia Kelly was born on 12 November 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was well-known as an actress, starring in films like Dial M for Murder, To Catch a Thiefand High Society. She became the Princess of Monaco 18 April 1956 when she wed Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. Success ran in the family, as her father John Kelly was a three-time Olympic gold medalist for the United…
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Norway

Slovenia’s State Visit to Norway – Day 2

On Wednesday, His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway welcomed the Slovenian president on a state visit to the Kingdom of Norway. On Thursday the visit continued and was concluded. On Wednesday, the royals accompanied the President and his wife during the official welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace, the wreath-laying ceremony at Akershus Fortress and an exhibition on…
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European RoyalsFeaturesHistoryMonaco

90 Years of Grace: Her '80s Style

Today we’re looking back at some of Princess Grace’s most stylish moments of the 1980s. Before her untimely death in 1982, Grace maintained an active schedule of royal duties. She also struck up a friendship with Diana, Princess of Wales, prior to her wedding, and the two met frequently. Other major events she attended included Hollywood tributes and family weddings. Princess Grace…
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Norway

Slovenia's State Visit to Norway - Day 1

King Harald and Queen Sonja have welcomed the President of Slovenia on a State Visit to Norway. In accordance with Norwegian royal tradition, the visit began with an official welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace. President Borut Pahor was received by Their Majesties King…
European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander visits Leeuwarden airbase

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander spent the morning visiting the airbase in Leeuwarden in the north of the Netherlands to view the new F-35A Lightning II fighter plane and the new remotely operated and unmanned MQ-9 Reaper plane. Photo via Ministerie van Defensie King Willem-Alexander met with the Commander of the Royal Netherlands Air Force and the Commander of the Leeuwarden Airbase who…
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