The Netherlands

Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven to celebrate 80th birthday with family and friends in Zeist

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26th April 2019
Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, the husband of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, will celebrate his 80th birthday on 30 April with family and friends at Theater Figi in Zeist. No information was provided by the Government Information Service (RVD) in regards to those invited to the celebration. The Royal House of the Netherlands made the announcement in a press release yesterday and released…
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The Netherlands

Preparations for King's Day in full swing

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25th April 2019
On Saturday 27 April, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands celebrates his 52nd birthday. The birthday of the monarch is called King’s Day and includes several public celebrations with the Dutch Royal Family. The city of Amersfoort is working fulltime on the preparations. Now that King’s Day is around the corner, the city of Amersfoort is not only counting the days but also the…
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Norway

Queen Sonja is this year’s protector of NRK’s charity broadcast

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24th April 2019
Each year a member of the Norwegian Royal Family becomes the high protector of state television channel NRK’s charity broadcast. This year, it is Her Majesty Queen Sonja. This year’s charity broadcast will collect money to create a better life for women in some of the world’s most vulnerable areas. Women all over the world are denied fundamental rights and opportunities and are hit…
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European Royals

Condolences pour in for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg

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23rd April 2019
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg 5 January 1921 – 23 April 2019 Copyright: Cour grand-ducale / Jochen Herling As Luxembourg mourns their former head of state, Grand Duke Jean, royals from around Europe have sent their condolences to Grand Duke Henri on the death of his father. Grand Duke Jean was 98 and died peacefully surrounded by his family on 23 April 2019. Grand Duke Henri made the…
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