BelgiumEuropean Royals

King Philippe and sons watch Belgian football victory in Russia

The King of Belgium and his sons, Princes Emmanuel and Gabriel, attended Belgium’s World Cup match against Tunisia in the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday. Prior to the tournament kicking off, King Philippe posed for a selfie with the squad, posted on defender Vincent Kompany’s Twitter account. He was then presented with a signed shirt printed with his name on the back. …
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Denmark

Princess Marie visits 'Ready to Start' project for autistic people

On Friday, Princess Marie visited a project sponsored by the National Association for Autism as their patron, as well as the Youth Education Center. Since 2007, The Youth Education Center in Værløse has specialised in supporting autistic young adults. The educational institution offers the ‘specially adapted youth education programme’ and collaborates with the project ‘Ready…
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Norway

Queen Sonja visits royal viking ruins

On Thursday this week, Queen Sonja went on a historical tour to the south of Norway. Her Majesty went with the royal yacht “KS Norge” to the island community of Karmøy where she was received by Mayor Jarle Nilsen. Upon arrival, the Queen received flowers from…
European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander opens new railway line

Wednesday lunchtime this week, King Willem-Alexander was in the Northern part of Groningen where he officially opened the extension of the railway line from Roodeschool to Eemshaven. The line has been in use since March and is an extension of the Sauwerd-Roodeschool line which has been running since 1893. He was joined on the trip by schoolchildren from the area and unveiled a plaque to mark his…
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European RoyalsLuxembourg

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie to move to London

The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg announced yesterday that Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie would move to London later this year. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume will begin a post-graduate training course at the Royal College of Defence Studies in September, where he will acquire additional expertise for his future responsibilities as Grand Duke. He has…
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