European Royals

Two kings welcome Ukraine's President Zelensky

Two kings have welcomed the Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky as he visited countries across Europe to looking for support in his country’s ongoing war with Russia.  On Monday, 27th May, Mr Zelensky landed in Madrid, and was personally received by King Felipe at the steps of his airplane; this is not something that usually happens, and it was therefore a gesture charged with…
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Norway

King Harald visits troops on strategic border

King Harald of Norway visited troops guarding the country’s border with Russia, accompanied by the Chief of Defence.  On Monday, 13 March, His Majesty arrived in the most north-eastern point of Norway, where the Sør-Varanger Garrison is tasked with guarding what has…
BelgiumEuropean Royals

Queen Mathilde holds video call with First Lady Olena Zelenska

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians held a video call with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska. Connecting from her office in the Royal Palace, the Queen “expressed her solidarity” to the Ukrainian people for the incredibly difficult situation they have been facing for the past three months.  On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine; since then, many towns have been on the…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander remembers peace conference during government dinner

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a dinner for government members at Huis ten Bosch Palace. On the evening of Tuesday, 29 March, Their Majesties offered dinner to the members of the new Rutte government, who were installed on 10 January. The dinner marked the conclusion of the rounds of welcome audiences that King Willem-Alexander held with all 20 ministers plus the nine…
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European RoyalsHistoryPalaces & Buildings

Palace of Russian Tsar to reopen

A Russian imperial residence is to reopen following extensive rehabilitation. This is the Alexander Palace in St Petersburg which over the past three years has been renovated for more than £24 million (or 31 million US dollars or 2 billion Russian rubles). The palace was the last home of Tsar Nicholas II before he was executed along with his family. It was from the Alexander Palace that the Tsar…
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