Royal News

I watched these two young princesses steal the show at a major royal event and I'm impressed

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4th October 2025
Two of Europe’s heirs made waves when they stepped out together at the gala dinner in Luxembourg marking the accession of Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie. Princess Catharina Amalia, the Princess of Orange, and Princess Elisabeth, the Duchess of Brabant, both attended the new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg’s accession events on October 3.  Both…
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Belgium

Belgium's King Albert criticised for past behaviour in hard hitting interview

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18th July 2025
Princess Delphine of Belgium, the half-sister of King Philippe, has done a podcast interview where she shared the details of her life as King Albert II’s illegitimate daughter.  The princess joined host Daniel Rosney on the It’s Reigning Men podcast this week for a two-part interview talking about her life as one of Belgium’s newest royals.  Delphine is the daughter of King Albert II…
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Belgium

Belgium's King Philippe introduces two new family members

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19th June 2025
King Philippe of the Belgians has revealed why he doesn’t wear a crown and no one really noticed because he also brought along a puppy. The Belgian king was answering questions sent to him after he issued a social media invitation to grill him on any subject as part of his 65th birthday celebrations. Members of the public were able to submit questions to the Belgian king to learn more…
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European Royals

As royalty begins to confirm attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis, here's how past papal funerals might give a clue to who will be in Rome

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22nd April 2025
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on April 26 2025 and royalty will be in attendance. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will be present with other royal houses expected to confirm their attendance imminently. However, as the last two papal funerals show, there can be a mixture of attendees.  Pope Benedict’s funeral in 2023 was unusual as he had retired in 2013 and…
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