Luxembourg

Grand Ducal family attends closing of Octave

The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg marked the closing of the Octave on Sunday with a series of traditional events in Luxembourg City including a morning Pontifical Mass at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Luxembourg. Following the mass, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess spoke with members of the clergy and received flowers as they departed. The morning religious ceremony was followed by a gathering…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen lay wreath to remember war victims

The Dutch King and Queen took part in a two-minute silence on Friday to remember the atrocities of World War II and commemorate those who died in the war and other armed conflicts. Also attending the commemoration was Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The silence took place at 8 PM without disruption. A group of protestors claimed they would hold a “noisy demonstration” during the…
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Denmark

Royal Danish House releases photos for Prince Henrik's ninth birthday

Yesterday to mark His Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark’s ninth birthday, the Royal Danish House, as per tradition, released two new photos of the Prince. They were taken by Keld Navntoft at an unknown location. Henrik is the son of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark. The young royal, who was named after his grandfather, Prince Henrik who died in February of this year, is seen in…
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Denmark

Programme for Crown Princess Mary's visit to Seattle released

Crown Princess Mary will visit Seattle this week for a visit that will see her highlight Danish arts and cultural programmes. The Royal House revealed her schedule of events, and the Crown Princess will have a busy couple of days with events surrounding the official opening of the Nordic Museum. Upon her arrival on Thursday, Crown Princess Mary will visit the Nordic Museum to attend their Launch…
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