While most people tend to focus on the first ten to twenty people in line for the British throne, particularly when there is a new member of the family and the line shifts, the line of succession is far longer than that. And there are actually several monarchs of other kingdoms that are in line for the British throne.
His Majesty King Harald V of NorwayKing Harald V of Norway is currently the…
With the news that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will abdicate on 14th January 2024, the question many are asking is, should abdication be the norm?
I argue yes.
In The Netherlands, monarchs abdicate after reigning for a certain amount of years. Most recently, Queen…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima express sympathy with Israel after deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust
9th October 2023
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have expressed sympathy with Israel after the Hamas terrorist attack that has been described as the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.
The King and Queen said: “Indescribable suffering has been…
King Willem-Alexander has travelled to Rotterdam to pay homage to the victims of a shooting that happened last weekend.Â
On 2nd October, His Majesty arrived in the city to remember the three people that fell victim to a gunman.Â
Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by members of the local community, who were reunited in a community centre opposite two of the victims’ house –…
A royal debut on Prince's Day as King Willem-Alexander reflects on his reign
20th September 2023
As King Willem-Alexander delivered the annual Prinsjesdag speech, his second daughter, Princess Alexia, attended the ceremony for the very first time.
The King, celebrating 10 years on the throne, mentioned this in the opening of his Prinsjesdag (or Budget Day) speech…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has been forced to interrupt his vacation as the Dutch government has fallen.
The coalition parties were in disagreement over asylum policies, according to the now-former Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Mark Rutte’s VVD Party…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in the slave trade.
The Dutch monarch apologised during remarks he made at the event marking 160 years since the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands.
The King said: “Today, I’m standing here in front of you as your King and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself.
Biotech, Navy, art and a sad goodbye as the Dutch State Visit to Belgium draws to a close
23rd June 2023
Thursday marked the last day of the State Visit that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying to Belgium – but last doesn’t mean less busy.
The day began in Leuven, where the four royals visited Imec. This facility works in research for the chip…
Two Kings, history and a common goal: sustainability and diplomacy at the centre of friendly visit
15th June 2023
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is undertaking a two-day working visit to Spain, focused on celebrating the 375th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries and their cooperation in the green transition.Â
For this, he was joined for…
A royal reunion! Princess Leonor of Spain and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands graduate UWC Atlantic
21st May 2023
UWC Atlantic, in Wales, has hosted a mini royal reunion, as Spain’s Princess Leonor and the Netherlands’ Princess Alexia ended their two years stay at the college with the traditional Leavers celebration.
The heir to the Spanish throne was joined by her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, as well as her younger sister, Infanta SofÃa, who will be starting her own experience at UWC…
