Belgium

President of Italy sends message of support to King Philippe following his mother's stroke

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27th September 2018
President Mattarella of Italy has sent a message to King Philippe of Belgium following his mother Queen Paola’s stroke on Tuesday evening. The President sent his message of support in name of the Italian people and on his own behalf. On Wednesday morning the RTBF reported that Queen Paola of the Belgians, the wife of King Albert of Belgium, had suffered a stroke while she was on holiday in…
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Belgium

Queen Paola back home from hospital following stroke

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27th September 2018
The Belgian Royal Palace has released an update on the health issues of Queen Paola of Belgium, the wife of the abdicated King Albert of Belgium. In the statement, it is revealed that Her Majesty was allowed to return home from the hospital and that she is doing well. On…
European Royals

Tsar Simeon of Bulgaria publishes new book

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26th September 2018
His Majesty Tsar Simeon of Bulgaria has this week published his latest book. The book is called “One Purpose, Bulgaria” and was released in a ceremony held at Vrana Palace in Bulgaria. “In the last 73 years, I have worked and devoted myself solely to the Bulgarian cause”, said His Majesty in an interview with the national press. Before thanking his supporters for the release of his…
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Norway

Queen Sonja celebrated 100 years of French-Norwegian educational cooperation

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25th September 2018
It was on Sunday that Queen Sonja started her two-day long visit to France. Then she participated in the opening of a new French-Norwegian art exhibition. On Monday, there was a time for celebrations. Then the Queen was the honorary guest in the celebration of the 100 year-jubilee for Norway and France cooperation related to education and research. The Queen was received by France`s First Lady…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon begins his visit to New York

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25th September 2018
On Monday, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway started his four-day-long visit to the USA. The Crown Prince will stay in New York until Thursday to participate in the General Assembly of the United Nations. The visit started with a meeting on the issue of…
Sweden

Swedish royals attend State Opening of Parliament

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25th September 2018
On Tuesday, large parts of the Swedish Royal Family attended the State Opening of Parliament in Stockholm. This falls only a few weeks after a dramatic election. On Monday, the parliament chose a new chairman and on Tuesday they voted to resign the prime minister and begin…
European RoyalsSweden

Crown Princess Victoria talks climate, her children’s involvement, and her sadness about Princess Madeleine’s move to the US

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25th September 2018
Following a whirlwind five day visit to New York for a United Nations Summit, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden returned to Stockholm today. The trip was a great success with the Crown Princess giving a speech in the General Assembly, spending time with some of the world’s top climate researches and meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Speaking at the UN headquarters before…
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