BelgiumEuropean RoyalsThe Netherlands

Dutch and Belgian royals mark start of '75 Years of Freedom'

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima joined their Belgian counterparts, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Terneuzen yesterday to mark the start “75 Years of Freedom.” This will be followed by a year of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. These will continue until 2020 to mark the founding of the United Nations. [getty src="1165144419"…
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Norway

Norway's government gives Princess Ingrid Alexandra a nature reserve

Earlier this week Royal Central reported that King Harald and Queen Sonja’s special confirmation gift to Princess Ingrid Alexandra was a Norwegian national costume, also called a “bunad”. The costume is a reconstructed women’s bunad from the 1880s. The Princess has chosen elements for the costume, and Her Majesty the Queen has taken an active part in the project. Today, the Norwegian…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos recovering well after triple bypass

King Juan Carlos of Spain is said to be recovering well from his triple bypass surgery which took place last weekend. Doctors at Quirón de Pozuelo Clinic in Madrid have removed the cardiac stimulation cables from the 81-year-old King Emeritus. The clinic announced Thursday that tests performed on the King are normal. It is not yet known when he will be discharged but another update on his…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima to celebrate 35th anniversary of Alzheimer Nederland

Queen Máxima will honour the 35th anniversary of Alzheimer Nederland with a visit to Alzheimer Trefpunt De Til in Giessenburg on Tuesday, 10 September. Since 1997 Alzheimer Nederland has set up 246 cafés or “trefpunt” around the country where patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals can come together for a monthly meeting to talk about living with dementia and make…
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