Denmark

Queen Mary kicks off the holiday season by unveiling Denmark's Christmas stamp

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8th October 2025
Tis the season… well, almost. But Queen Mary helped kick off the festive season when she unveiled this year’s Christmas stamp in support of the Christmas Stamp Foundation. ‘Christmas Hope and Wishing Stars’ is the title of the new Christmas stamp, which features a “magical winter landscape” dotted with elves, animals and trees. It was designed by children’s book author and…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has to rummage in her handbag for a cough sweet as her husband almost interrupts historic abdication

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3rd October 2025
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians appeared to come to the rescue of her husband, King Philippe, as he almost interrupted an abdication with a seasonal cold. As Philippe and Mathilde entered the room in Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal palace to witness the abdication of his cousin, Henri, as ruler of the tiny country, the King of the Belgians began to cough. He took his seat but the cough persisted…
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Luxembourg

This young couple are about to inherit a throne and beautiful portraits mark the moment

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29th September 2025
With just days to go before Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume ascends to the Luxembourgish throne, these beautiful new portraits are the first official image of the start of a new era for Luxembourg. A series of images were shared of Guillaume and his wife, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. In one portrait, the future Grand Duke poses alone in a suit. A message accompanying the…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe's special gift to King Frederik and Queen Mary

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27th September 2025
Queen Margrethe presented a personal gift to her son and daughter-in-law for their royal chairs at Frederiksborg Palace: embroidered seat covers to reflect their reign. Queen Margrethe presenting King Frederik and Queen Mary with their chairs Foto: Kongehuset © The artistic queen, long-renowned for her design work, embroidered King Frederik and Queen Mary with seat covers based on their…
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