BelgiumEuropean Royals

King Philippe addresses the nation for Belgium's National Day

King Philippe of the Belgians has recorded an address to the nation on the occasion of Belgium’s National Day tomorrow. As is tradition, the speech was recorded in the three official languages of Belgium: Dutch, French and German. https://twitter.com/MonarchieBe/status/1152534203084476416 During the one-minute part of the speech released via Twitter, King Philippe said, “Two months ago…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals pose for summer photos

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their daughters Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane have posed for their annual summer photos. This photocall is part of an agreement that allows the royals’ privacy for the rest of the…
FeaturesHistoryNorway

A look at the Norwegian line of succession

This summer, Royal Central is taking a look at who is who in the lines of succession around the world. Today we are looking at the line of succession to the Norwegian throne. Compared to many monarchies, the Norwegian order of succession is relatively short and counts only seven people, all of whom are descendants of the present monarch, His Majesty King Harald V. The succession is currently…
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European RoyalsLuxembourg

Sites and sounds from Thailand with Princess Tessy and Professors Without Borders

Take a look at the photos and videos from Royal Central’s trip to Thailand alongside Princess Tessy and her NGO, Professors Without Borders (PROWIBO). If you want to learn more about the organisation you can read our article feature or visit their website here. You can also read part one and two about the trip to Thailand at the beginning of the month. Brittani Barger/Royal Central Tessy…
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European RoyalsHistoryPalaces & Buildings

Heirs of Kaiser Wilhelm II launch bid to reclaim art and palace from German state

Descendants of the last German Emperor are locked in a legal battle with the German state to reclaim thousands of valuable artworks and historical artefacts. They also reportedly want to the right to live in one of their former palaces. The claims are thought to be led by Georg Friedrich, nominally Prince of Prussia, but officially Mr Georg Friedrich Prinz von Preußen, who is the…
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