Belgium

Princess Delphine requests Belgian government grant her same rights as siblings

Princess Delphine of Belgium has written to the Belgian government to request they grant her the same rights as two of her older half-siblings. The Princess wrote a letter to Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to express her displeasure about her treatment. The letter was written after King’s Day, which takes place on 15 November, when Delphine was not invited to attend. Delphine, who…
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European Royals

Liechtenstein enters two days of national mourning after death of Prince Constantin

The government of Liechtenstein has ordered two days of national mourning after the death of Prince Constantin, 51, on 5th December. The government decided to have two days of mourning after consultation with the Princely House. All public buildings will fly Liechtenstein’s national colours and the colours of the Princely House until 8th December. It was requested that private…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia makes special gift request for her milestone birthday

The Queen of Sweden has made a special request to those wanting to send her a gift to mark a milestone birthday and asked them to send donations to support children experiencing mental health issues in Ukraine through the conflict there. Queen Silvia wants anyone who wishes to celebrate her day with a present to contribute to a fundraiser organised by Radiohjalpen within the World Children…
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The Netherlands

Why Christmas comes early for the Dutch Royal Family

The Dutch royal December is already quite busy with the Sinterklaas celebrations in early December, but the Dutch Royal Family also celebrate the traditional Christmas. As Queen Máxima is from Argentina, the family have sometimes spent their Christmas break in her home country. King Willem-Alexander, QueenMáxima, and their three daughters, Princesses Amalia, Alexia, andAriane…
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