King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has been forced to interrupt his vacation as the Dutch government has fallen.
The coalition parties were in disagreement over asylum policies, according to the now-former Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Mark Rutte’s VVD Party wanted to limit the flow of asylum seekers, while his junior coalition partners were opposed to his plan. The four parties were…
The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
8th July 2023
Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below:
King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl…
REVEALED: Sweden's Jubilee schedule
7th July 2023
The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in September.
The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will receive an official gift from the Riksdag…
Princess Leonor was joined by the rest of her family during the culmination of a full agenda during their two days in Girona.
On Wednesday, 5 July, the Spanish royals handed out the Princess of Girona Awards to five young people who have excelled in their respective fields.Â
But before the awards ceremony, Princess Leonor and Infanta SofÃa made a first stop at the Camiral Hotel to…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have visited the Belgian Senate to unveil a tribute for His Majesty’s 10th anniversary as Monarch: a set of two new busts.Â
Their Majesties arrived in the Senate’s Palace on the afternoon of 5th July 2023, and were welcomed by local…
Princess Leonor and Infanta SofÃa carry out joint engagements in Girona in a bittersweet farewell
5th July 2023
Princess Leonor and Infanta SofÃa have carried out a rare series of joint engagements without their parents being present as they traveled to Girona to take part in a meeting with the Princess of Girona Foundation’s team, visit the Foundation’s headquarters, and meet…
King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital
5th July 2023
King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow.
The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home.
The 89-year-old former monarch has been hospitalised since 27 June.
He was initially taken to the hospital after feeling unwell; there, it was determined that he was…
What's the correct title for Belgium's monarch?
3rd July 2023
How do you correctly title the King of Belgium? Is it “of Belgium” or “of the Belgians”? We explain below:
With King Albert of Belgium hospitalised, some have questioned why he’s called “King Albert of Belgium” while his son is…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in the slave trade.
The Dutch monarch apologised during remarks he made at the event marking 160 years since the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands.
The King said…
King Albert II of Belgium has a major engagement lined up – even though he’s still being treated in hospital.
As the former monarch continues his recovery from symptoms of dehydration under medical supervision, it’s been confirmed that he plans to attend events to mark the tenth anniversary of the reign of his son, King Philippe.
Philippe will celebrate a decade as King of…