European Royals

Why Prince Albert is being urged to cancel Monaco’s famous yacht show

A campaign has called on Prince Albert II of Monaco to cancel the annual Monaco Yacht Show, arguing that the event is incompatible with his public stance on climate change. The petition, addressed directly to the Prince of Monaco, criticises the event over what campaigners describe as the environmental impact associated with superyachts and private aviation. The campaign claims that the show…
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European Royals

Princess Charlene exercises rare papal privilege during meeting with Pope Leo

Princess Charlene of Monaco exercised the centuries-old privilège du blanc as she met Pope Leo XIV in Metz, wearing an elegant all-white ensemble. The Princess of Monaco was accompanied by her husband, Prince Albert II, as they attended the conference “At the Roots of Europe: For Peace and Unity” at the Robert Schuman Conference Centre on Monday. The gathering formed part of Pope…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima reigns as the King of the Netherlands opens parliament

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands reigned supreme on a major day for her royal family. The King of the Netherlands headed to parliament for the his official speech at the opening session of a new parliament on what is known as Prince’s Day. But this year, it was all about the queen as Maxima surprised everyone with her own look and saw one of her daughters copy her style to revive another…
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European Royals

Princess Astrid has died at the age of 94

Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced. Days after the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald, Princess Astrid passed away on 11 September. The Norwegian Royal Court issued a statement on behalf of her family and her nephew, King Haakon. Princess Astrid had five children: Catherine, Benedikte, Alexander, Elisabeth and Carl-Christian…
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