Belgium

The king who surprised everyone marks a milestone birthday with a portrait caught in thought

His reign is the unexpected success story of the 21st century and as he turns 65, King Philippe of the Belgians has plenty to celebrate.The man who was written off by some when he was still a potential heir has become one of the most popular monarchs on the continent of Europe.Now, as he marks his milestone birthday, a new portrait of the Belgian monarch has been revealed and it shows him…
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Norway

The tiara passed down through princesses that now belongs to a future queen

Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway joined her grandparents and parents for her first ever State Dinner in Oslo, and she passed the evening with flying colours! King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir for a three day state visit. The King and Queen of Norway were joined by Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Princess Ingrid-Alexandra for the…
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Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra wraps up her military service with a visit from her father

In the presence of her proud papa, Princess Ingrid Alexandra received her Military Merit Medal as the Norwegian Royal Court shares that her military training will end later this week.Crown Prince Haakon paid a visit to the Engineer Battalion in Skjold to inspect the soldiers—the first time such an inspection has occurred at the military camp—and watch his daughter and heir complete her…
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