King Harald sends message of condolence to Myanmar and Thailand
King Harald V of Norway has sent a message of condolence to the people of Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquake. The message reads,…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima send message following devastating earthquake
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have sent a message following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. The message, posted to social media, reads, “The enormous impact…
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa welcome Singapore President
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg have welcomed the Singaporean President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, for a state visit. The President and his…
The Wolfers Tiara
The Wolfers Tiara was created by a Belgian jeweller as a wedding present for the future Queen Fabiola of Belgium on behalf of the brokers…
Duchess of Edinburgh visits Brussels
The Duchess of Edinburgh is in Brussels, Belgium, as Patron of the NSPCC and Plan International UK. She will take on a program of engagements…
Ten years of the Succession to the Crown Act 2013
The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 went into effect on 26 March 2015, marking the end of many years of male-preference primogeniture. Before this…
Prince Harry quits charity set up in Diana’s honour
The Duke of Sussex has resigned from Sentebale, which was set up in 2006 in honour of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. It was…
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to The Holy See postponed
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to The Holy See has been postponed. A statement from Buckingham Palace reads, “The King and Queen’s State…
Prince William surprises Mary Berry on her 90th birthday
The Prince of Wales has surprised Dame Mary Berry by leaving a special message during the BBC’s The One Show. A special episode was hosted…
Princess Margriet taken to hospital after fall on ice
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands has been taken to the hospital after she fell on an ice rink. The 82-year-old aunt of King Willem-Alexander was…