King Willem-Alexander has travelled to Rotterdam to pay homage to the victims of a shooting that happened last weekend.Â
On 2nd October, His Majesty arrived in the city to remember the three people that fell victim to a gunman.Â
Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by members of the local community, who were reunited in a community centre opposite two of the victims’ house –…
One of Europe’s most popular royals has just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a regal seat.
In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the most…
On 19 October 2012, Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy married Hereditary Grand Duke Guillame and became Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. For her wedding, she wore a beloved family tiara- the Lannoy Tiara.Â
The Lannoy Tiara is not as large as some of the…
Swedish royal guests confirmed for Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday celebrations
30th September 2023
The Swedish Royal Court has confirmed who will attend Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th birthday celebrations next month.
There’s no surprise that Crown Princess Victoria, one of Christian’s godparents, will attend. She will bring her daughter, Princess Estelle (11), to celebrate the future King of Denmark. It is not yet known if Victoria’s husband, Prince Daniel, will…
Luxembourg opens its monarchy's doors to children through an adventure website
28th September 2023
The Luxembourgish Grand Ducal Court has launched a new website, aimed at explaining the monarchy to children.
After a week of teasers on social media, 27 September saw the launch of the new platform, which coincided with kids getting settled into their new school…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health issues will sideline her for a bit longer.
The Crown Princess does not have any events scheduled for the upcoming week or autumn holidays.
The Royal Court told Dagbladet that the royal’s sick leave would be extended…
The royal bride who wore a wedding dress designed by her future husband
27th September 2023
She was the beautiful princess who had been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January 1930 their marriage had all the echoes of history about it, a union of dynasties that would secure a throne. Tens of thousands flocked to Rome to see the…
Selfies are ever-present in our lives. They are constantly uploaded on social media, and more than likely, you’ve either taken a selfie yourself or know someone who has. It’s the ‘go-to’ form of photos for Generation Z and even the generations before…
One consort holds a very special role within the United Nations.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has held the position of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development since being appointed by then-Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon…
Princess Elisabeth took her oath as an officer on Tuesday evening, following in the footsteps of future Belgian monarchs before her.
The Belgian Royal Palace shared photographs of the future queen taking her oath as an officer in front of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore, swearing that: “I swear allegiance to the King, obedience to the Constitution and…
