Denmark

New photo of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark released in celebration of 50th birthday today

A new photo was released this morning by the Royal Danish House of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in celebration of his 50th birthday today. It was taken by Franne Voigt. This isn’t the first image released by the Danish Royal House for Frederik’s 50th birthday. Two others were released earlier this year; one shows the Crown Prince in his gala uniform while the other shows him in…
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The Netherlands

Who is Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands?

Princess Laurentien is the wife of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, and hence, the sister-in-law of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. She was born on 25th May 1966 in Leiden, the daughter of a former Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Laurens Brinkhorst. Though she is known as Princess Laurentien, her first name is Petra; Laurentien is a portmanteau middle name made from her mother…
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Norway

Norwegian royal properties will be secured against terror for £55 million

Several Norwegian royal properties will be secured against terror for £55 million in the next years, and the building of the security-facilities will soon begin. The project has met criticism, as it has taken too long to put in place. But now it happens seven years after the worst terrorist attack on Norwegian soil in peacetime; the royal properties will finally be secured. The Norwegian…
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Spain

Queen Letizia ends co-operation trip to Haiti

On 23 May, Queen Letizia spent her last day in Haiti, ending a three-day co-operation trip to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. © Casa de SM el Rey She first travelled to the Cité Soleil neighbourhood where she visited the Educational Centre of the Sisters of St. Vincent…
LuxembourgThe Netherlands

King and Queen of The Netherlands start state visit to Luxembourg

Today, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially started their three days state visit to Luxembourg. © Cour grand-ducale / Cyril Moreau / Best image They were welcomed at the airport by Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. There was a funny moment when Queen Máxima and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie greeted each other as their hats collided and…
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