Belgium

New pictures released by Belgian Royal Palace for King's Day

The Belgian Royal Palace released new official images yesterday in celebration of King’s Day in the country (or Koningsfeest in Dutch; Fête du Roi in French; and Festtag des Königs in German – the official languages of Belgium). The four new photos show Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians in formal attire with their Grand Cordon of the Order of…
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Denmark

Princess Marie attends Stop Wasting Food dinner

On November 13th, Princess Marie attended the Stop Wasting Food Dinner in Copenhagen. The International Stop Wasting Food Dinner was hosted by Selina Juul and the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Denmark Henk Swarttouw to support the fight against food waste. In addition to Princess Marie, guests included the Danish Minister for Environment and Food Jakob Ellemann-Jensen and high-level leaders…
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European Royals

Sothesby's to auction jewels of Marie Antoinette

A jewellery collection including pieces that one belonged to Marie Antoinette will go on auction in Geneva on the 14th of November. Described by Sotheby’s as being one of “the most important royal jewellery collections to ever come to auction”, the collection contains stunning pieces that one belonged to Marie Antoinette, and other members of the Bourbon-Parma Dynasty. Embed…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe has cataract surgery

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, 78, has had cataract surgery on both eyes, the Royal Danish House announced on Monday, 12 November. The laser procedures were completed successfully over the past few weeks. The Royal Danish House said, “HM The Queen has undergone laser treatment on both eyes for cataracts in recent weeks. The treatment has progressed on schedule without any adverse effects…
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