After yet another senseless tragedy, this time in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have reacted to the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history that left at least 59 dead and over 500 injured when 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotelonto a country music festival, with…
Concern grows for King Constantine as he breaks into tears during public engagement
2nd October 2017
A feeble looking King Constantine II of Greece opened the Round Square International Conference 2017 on Sunday in Cape Town, South Africa, alongside his wife, Her Majesty Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.
The 77-year-old former monarch needed the assistance of a cane to walk, as…
The Spanish monarchy is strengthened by the failed Catalonian independent referendum
2nd October 2017
Oskar Aanmoen offers his take on the referendum in Catalonia, and why he thinks its failure has increased the popularity of the Spanish Royal Family.
During the last few weeks, the Spanish monarchy has increased its popularity and support in Spain as a result of the failure…
Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Parma has granted his two daughters Italian titles in his capacity as titular Duke of Parma and Piacenza. He granted the titles last Friday after the mass in the Steccata Basilic in Parma during a meeting of the ancient orders of knighthood of the former duchies of Parma and Piacenza.
His eldest daughter Princess Luisa Irene was granted the title of “Marquise of…
The uncle of Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is on trial for fraud. “Nonkel Henri” or Count Henri d’Udekem d’Acoz allegedly tried to scam people in Flemish-Brabant for tens of thousands of euros, together with an another man. He has already been…
Norwegian News Agency accidentally reports death of King Harald
27th September 2017
Yesterday, the Norwegian News Agency (NTB) accidentally reported in Norway that His Majesty King Harald was dead. The Norwegian News Agency is a Norwegian press agency and wire service that serves most of the largest Norwegian media outlets.
The unfinished text was sent to…
The Walloon tv programme Place Royale has conducted a new survey in which several Belgians were asked questions about the current monarchy. The survey showed a quarter of the Belgians want to get rid of the monarchy and make Belgium a republic.
After 1500 days of King Philippe, it was time for another survey in which the Belgians were able to comment and show their vision on the monarchy.
A guard for the Norwegian Royal Family fired shot inside palace
25th September 2017
The Norwegian police had an accident at the Royal Palace in Oslo. A royal lifeguard fired a shot in the wall inside of the Royal Palace. This happened 30 April this year but was not revealed until it was published Sunday afternoon in the Norwegian media. One of the Norwegian…
Today marks 60 years since King Haakon VII died and Olav V became King of Norway
21st September 2017
Today, 21 September, there are two jubilees in Norwegian royal history. It is precisely sixty years since His Majesty King Haakon VII died and his only child became the next King of Norway, His Majesty King Olav V.
King Haakon reigned from November 1905 until his death in…
Budget for Royal House of the Netherlands to increase next year
21st September 2017
Next year the Royal House of the Netherlands will receive more resources to cover their expenses. The government has approved the rise of funds for the Royal House and made the decision public.
While most of the royal families are confronted with a declining budget to cover their activities, the costs of employees etc., the Royal House of the Netherlands will see their budget increase with around…
