Spain

King and Queen of Spain conclude state visit to Morocco

The much-delayed state visit by the King and Queen of Spain to Morocco finally took place over the past two days. King Felipe and Queen Letizia, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep Borrell, arrived in the African country on 13 February for a two-day state visit. Upon their arrival in Rabat, they were greeted by King Mohammed of Morocco, Crown…
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European Royals

Who is Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein?

Prince Hans Adam II or to give him his full title, Prince Johannes Adam Ferdinand Alois Josef Maria Marco d’Aviano Pius, is the fifteenth reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, and first to grow up and be raised there. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland, on 14th February 1945 to Franz Josef II andCountess Georgina von Wilczek. His Serene Highness grew up in Vaduz Castle with his parents…
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Norway

King Harald visits Kongsberg weapon factory

King Harald of Norway has visited the Kongsberg weapon factory. The King was warmly welcomed by hundreds of cheering children with flags as he arrived for his visit on Tuesday. Chairman of the Board, Eivind Reiten and CEO Geir Håøy welcomed the King to the Kongsberg Group.
The Netherlands

Queen Máxima visits Jordan in her UN role

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has visited Jordan in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. She was in the Middle Eastern kingdom from 10 through 12 February. The Dutch Information Services (RVD) explained ahead of her visit, “In recent years, the number of adults with access to financial services has increased from…
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Luxembourg

Princess Alix of Luxembourg has died

The Grand Ducal Court announced this afternoon that Alix, Dowager Princess de Ligne (born Princess Alix of Luxembourg) died today at the age of 89. In a press release, the Court said, “It is with great sadness that Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Jean, the Grand Duke…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway makes trip to Colombia

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is visiting Colombia from Monday to Wednesday this week. He has been invited to the country because he is a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Program (UNDP). The visit to Colombia was not announced by the royal court until Monday…
DenmarkEuropean Royals

Texas to welcome Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

Crown Princess Mary is heading to Texas with a Danish business delegation next month, hitting Austin and Houston to promote culture, innovation, and green energy. Crown Princess Mary will be in the United States from 10 to 13 March, and will be accompanied by Mette Bock, Denmark’s Minister for Culture. In Austin, Crown Princess Mary will attend the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW), an…
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