Denmark

A queen in Paris: the famous French landmarks lined up for visits from Queen Mary of Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are beginning a highly anticipated State Visit to France and they’ve got visits to some of the most iconic parts of Paris lined up including a trip to the newly reopened Notre Dame cathedral. The Danish king and queen will be part of a sizeable delegation to France, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen, Minister of…
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Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra to take part in royal event for the first time

Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s military appointment is rapidly coming to an end, and the Norwegian Royal Court has announced that she’ll undertake a new duty in the coming weeks: participating in a state visit. The future queen, who has spent the 15 months with the Combat Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord, will take part in the upcoming Finnish State Visit to Norway on 8 April. According…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde glitters in sentimental tiara

Queen Mathilde chose a sparkling tiara with a very personal meaning as she hosted a glittering State Banquet at the Castle of Laeken. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the castle at the end of the…
Sweden

Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine visit Vatican to spotlight impact of AI

Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine of Sweden have visited the Vatican City for a World Childhood Foundation conference calling for stronger protection for children everywhere from rapidly evolving technology.  Queen Silvia founded the Foundation in 1999 with the aim of helping to protect children from sexual abuse and to provide support and help to those who have suffered. Princess Madeleine…
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Monaco

Princess Grace's Irish ties in the spotlight as Monaco's Prince's Palace turns green

All eyes were on the Prince’s Palace in Monaco on St. Patrick’s Day, when Prince Albert lit up the building in rich greens to honour his family’s Irish ties. There was a message on social media to explain why the Prince of Monaco had turned his home green, reading ”the Palais Princier lights up in green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” and adding, “A tribute to the historic…
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