Denmark

Queen Mary is surrounded by seaweed as she visits one of the emptiest parts of Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary sailed into the least populated part of Denmark on the latest stop on their summer tour but got a big welcome.The King and Queen of Denmark were in Læsø which has the smallest population of any municipality in the country.The royal arrived in Østerby Harbour with a welcoming ceremony taking place at a tent directly on the harbour.The harbour dominates…
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Luxembourg

Stately new portraits of Luxembourg's future grand duke released

With just over a month to go before Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume ascends to the Luxembourgish throne, the Grand Ducal Court is sharing new photos of him and his wife, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie.In one portrait, the future Grand Duke poses alone in a suit. A message accompanying the portraits—which will hang in government buildings and businesses—notes that a future portrait of…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander sets off for forty-year reunion

As we get older and move through phases of life, many of us are lucky enough to have reunions where we see old friends, classmates, and colleagues. Royals are no different, and one king is enjoying a very special reunion this week.King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is known for being a pilot, often being spotted flying commercial flights for Dutch airline KLM on their KLM…
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Belgium

Belgium's spare finds out that growing up royal means everyone's talking about you

Prince Gabriel of Belgium has discovered that growing up a royal brings its own unusual aspects.As the second in line to the throne turns 22, papers in his home country are already speculating about who he might marry.However, in a sign of changing times, it is the prince who is being spoken about as a potential consort to a future ruler.Prince Gabriel of Belgium poses for a birthday…
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