Belgium

King Albert and Princess Delphine show father-daughter affection for the first time

King Albert and Princess Delphine have been pictured greeting each other warmly for the first time in public. The royals attended the annual Mass for deceased Royal Family members at the Church of Our Lady of Laeken in Brussels. As the royals arrive at the church, Princess Delphine, 54, greets her brother, King Philippe, and sister-in-law, Queen Mathilde, with a kiss on the cheek. She…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima showers young cancer patients with love on Valentine's Day

Queen Máxima showered children with love on her latest visit to a pediatric oncology centre in Utrecht. On Valentine’s Day, Her Majesty arrived at the Princess Máxima Centre for a visit that had the double purpose of celebrating the facility’s 5th anniversary and World Children’s Cancer Day. The Queen firstly met with members of the staff, which include nurses and…
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Sweden

The King of Sweden to undergo heart surgery

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to undergo heart surgery on the advice of his doctors. His Majesty will have the procedure on Monday 20th February 2023. A royal spokesperson says the operation will be performed using keyhole surgery. The King will spend a few weeks recovering from the procedure, with all engagements from February 20th to March 3rd cancelled. The Royal Household says…
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Norway

Princess Märtha Louise's accusations towards the Norwegian press meet heavy criticism

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is once again at the centre of attention following on from a controversial interview with Swedish television over the weekend. The claim that received the most attention is the Princess’ statement that the Norwegian press had acknowledged that they were complicit in the reasons why her ex-husband took his own life. When asked whether the media was…
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