The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander flew commercial flight from Amsterdam to Turkey

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28th November 2018
Last Saturday His Majesty King Willem Alexander flew a commercial flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul in Turkey.  His Majesty was a co-pilot on a KLM flight with a Boeing 737 carrying 131 passengers. The Dutch monarch has previously revealed his great hobby and interest of flying. It was only the crew that was told about the King’s presence before the flight. A few observant passengers in the…
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Belgium

Belgium's Princess Elisabeth to appear on a stamp for her 18th birthday

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25th November 2018
The Belgian Postal Service have announced their new stamps for 2019, and one of them will celebrate the eighteenth birthday of Princess Elisabeth. The stamp will be issued on the 21st October, four days before her actual birthday, although the design is currently being kept secret. Princess Elisabeth is the eldest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde and holds the title of Duchess of Brabant…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe attends military parade in Copenhagen

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24th November 2018
On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark attended a series of events during her visit to the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen. Her Majesty started her visit by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria surprised on visit to the National Library of Sweden

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23rd November 2018
On Wednesday Crown Princess Victoria stepped out to visit the National Library of Sweden and learn more about the National Library Strategy. During her visit, the Crown Princess received a lovely surprise from the library staff. Dressed in a baby blue suit, Crown Princess Victoria started her day with a visit to the National Library in Stockholm. At the main entrance, the Crown Princess was…
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Sweden

Sweden’s Parliament Speaker previously planned to involve the King in establishing a new government

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22nd November 2018
Yesterday, the Swedish media reported that the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, had a secret plan. Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén wanted to involve King Carl XVI Gustaf in the current ongoing government crisis. His plan was that the King could appoint a new Prime Minister. Norlén, who represents Östergötland County, is an important member of the Swedish Moderate Party.
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