European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Queen Máxima visits Make-A-Wish Foundation

Queen Máxima brought some sunshine to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Netherlands headquarters on Wednesday, visiting in honour of the organisation’s 30th anniversary. Dressed in a bright yellow trouser suit from Zara, the Dutch queen learned more about how the Make-A-Wish Foundation helps sick children’s dreams come true. According to Make-A-Wish, “Every day an average of…
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Norway

King Harald marks Liberation Day in Oslo

His Majesty King Harald of Norway participated in the events commemorating the Liberation Day and the National Defence Day at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. Every year, 8 May is a day where Norway honours all veterans, from World War II and up to today’s international…
Sweden

Sweden's king recalls order of chivalry from the man who allegedly sexually harassed Crown Princess Victoria

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden has decided to recall the order of chivalry from Jean-Claude Arnault, it was announced. This is the man who brought the Swedish Academia in its worst ever crisis following the “Me Too”-campaign in Sweden. In April 2018, he was also accused of sexually harassing Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria. Three anonymous witnesses told the Swedish…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Family of Denmark attend funeral of ASOS owner’s three children who died in the Sri Lanka bombings

On Saturday, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, and their four children (Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine) attended the funeral of the ASOS owner’s three children who died in the Sri Lanka bombings. The Danish Prime Minister attended the ceremony, as well. The Danish billionaire, Anders Holch Povlsen and his wife, Anne lost three of their four…
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Belgium

King Philippe meets with cancer patients

King Philippe of Belgium has visited the University Hospital of Antwerp to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the charity “Kom op tegen Kanker” (Fight against Cancer). There he met with cancer patients, volunteers, doctors and members of the organisation “Kom op tegen Kanker”. King Philippe travelled north on Friday May 3rd 2019 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the…
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