European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Dutch royals hold summer photo call with mixed feelings

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their daughters Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane duly appeared for their annual summer photocall but there were mixed feelings all around. © RVD / Mischa Schoemaker © RVD / Mischa Schoemaker At the photo call, King Willem-Alexander said: “I would like to start by saying that we are here with mixed feelings today. It’s a day after…
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BelgiumEuropean Royals

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visit province devastated by floods

Bad weather has been affecting the Germany-Belgium-Netherlands area for about two days, and damage is already evident. And while Germany seems to have the highest price to pay, Belgium’s Liège province seems to be heading for disaster as well.  Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde travelled there on Thursday afternoon and visited a shelter that welcomed people who had…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duchess and Hereditary Grand Duke's offices added to Grand Ducal Palace tour in Luxembourg

It’s summertime, and for royal enthusiasts, that means the chance of visiting royal palaces. While during the year royal palaces are mostly or entirely closed to the public because of the work royals carry out inside, the summer is a chance for visitors to enjoy the best architecture and the most exquisite decor in the country.  This will be true for anyone visiting Luxembourg between the…
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Spain

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía undertake first joint engagement without parents

On Wednesday, the Princess of Asturias and her sister, Infanta Sofía, had their first joint engagement without the King and Queen. The event was supposed to take place on the 5th of June, but bad weather delayed the event. The royal sisters planted trees in the natural reserve of Hayedo de Montejo, Madrid, accompanied by about 35 other teenagers, mainly between the ages of 14 and…
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