Looking back at the Queen’s Day 2009 attack
What was meant to be a lovely day turned into a nightmare. On Queen’s Day 2009, a man drove his car through the celebrating crowds…
Articles by Moniek Bloks
Taking a look at the wedding of Princess Irene of the Netherlands & Prince Carlos Hugo of Bourbon-Parma
On 29 April 1964, Princess Irene of the Netherlands married Prince Carlos Hugo of Bourbon-Parma, future titular Duke of Parma, without her family by her…
Taking a look at Princess Benedikte as she turns 80
Princess Benedikte of Denmark was born on 29 April 1944 as the second daughter of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark (née of…
Taking a look at Lady Helen
Lady Helen Taylor was born Lady Helen Windsor on 28 April 1964 as the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and the Duchess of…
King Willem-Alexander celebrates King’s Day in Emmen
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands celebrated his birthday with the traditional King’s Day celebrations in the city of Emmen. The King and his extended family…
Queen Mary’s Bangles
Queen Mary’s Bangles each consist of “39 brilliants, the gold sides finely engraved.” The traditional Indian ornaments were a wedding present to the then Princess…
The Emperor and Empress of Japan to make state visit to United Kingdom
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will make a state visit to the United Kingdom. They will be hosted by King Charles III at…
King Charles to return to public-facing duties
King Charles will return to public-facing duties, according to Buckingham Palace. The King’s treatment program will continue, but his doctors are sufficiently satisfied with his…
New photo of King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark anniversary of coronation
A new photo has been released by Buckingham Palace to mark the first anniversary of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation. The photo was taken…
Prince of Wales visits West Midlands
The Prince of Wales visited the West Midlands, where he learned more about several initiatives supporting people’s mental health. He began the day at St…