Monaco

Princess Charlene reveals commitment to wildlife conservation

Princess Charlene of Monaco has revealed her commitment to wildlife conservation in her homeland in a series of Instagram posts. The Princely Palace confirmed her new commitment on their Facebook page with a post saying: “H.S.H. Princess Charlene is committed to wildlife conservation in Africa.” They also shared an image of Charlene hugging an injured rhino in South Africa; the…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia keep annual date at major tourism fair

The Spanish royals have lent their support to the tourism industry, returning to one of the world’s largest tourism fairs in Spain as the country gets ready to relaunch itself as a top tourist destination. The FITUR: International Tourism Fair opened in Madrid on May 19th 2021, with King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially opening the Fair. The FITUR Fair has, over the years, welcomed…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima celebrates her 50th birthday with a delicious cake

Queen Máxima received a special birthday cake to mark her 50th birthday this week, presented to her by one of her long-standing patronages, More Music in the Classroom. The decadent cake, presented to the Queen during a special television presentation entitled ‘Queen Máxima: A Life Full of Music ‘for Méér Muziek in de Klas’ featured musical motifs and large and small candles to…
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Máxima at 50: An interview at the palace

Queen Máxima received Matthijs van Nieuwkerk at her home at Huis ten Bosch Palace for an interview for her 50th birthday. The interview took place in her office at the Palace and was broadcast on the evening of her birthday. The interviewer brought her a present of a book of poetry, and Queen Máxima indulged him by reading a piece in Spanish. She returned the favour by surprising him with a…
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