European Royals

Princess Catharina-Amalia was "born ready" to be queen according to her proud father

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22nd May 2026
King Willem-Alexander had glowing praise for his eldest daughter at the Dutch Royal Family’s annual spring photo call. Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange and first in line to the throne, was asked if she was ready to become queen. Before she could answer, her father replied for her: Amalia was “born ready,” he said. King Willem-Alexander recalled the moment he found…
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Features

The splendour of Valentino's royal brides

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19th January 2026
The legendary Italian fashion designer, Valentino Garavani, has died at the age of 93. Many royal brides have turned to Valentino to design an iconic wedding gown for their special day, and in honour of his legacy, we’re looking at three royal brides who wore Valentino. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on their wedding day. Queen Maxima is in…
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Features

The aquamarine tiara that is a treasured favourite for one royal family

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11th October 2025
The Dutch Royal Family has a fairly impressive collection in their jewellery vaults, including a number of historic tiaras. However, one of their more modern tiaras remains a versatile favourite, Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure Tiara.  Queen Juliana’s Aquamarine Parure is not a true parure or set- the tiara, two necklaces, earrings, and brooch were not made as a set but rather are…
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The Netherlands

Dutch princesses bring all the style to Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort

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2nd September 2025
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands got a style lesson as they headed to the Dutch Grand Prix – from their three daughters. The Dutch king and queen were joined by Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane, for the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.  The Formula 1 race was held from 1950 until 1985. After a 35 year break, the Dutch race was…
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