Princess Märtha Louise investigated over role in commemorative wedding gin
Claims have been made in a letter that Princess Märtha Louise of Norway was more involved with a gin launched for her upcoming wedding than…
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The ghostly Queen who appeared during the Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris has caused quite a stir, not least because of the appearance of a ghostly Queen. Queen…
The reason why Kingsday can’t be celebrated on Sunday
Since 2014, the Netherlands has celebrated Kingsday on 27 April, which is King Willem-Alexander’s actual birthday. But why can’t we celebrate this if it falls…
Dutch royals cheer on hockey players
The Dutch royals were on hand to cheer on the Dutch team in their match against France. Embed from Getty Images King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima,…
King Philippe congratulates Belgian medalists
The King of the Belgians went to visit the first Belgian medalists of the Olympic Games 2024. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were there to…
The Poltimore Tiara
The Poltimore Tiara was made for Florence Bampfylde, Lady Poltimore, by the jeweller Garrard around 1870. The tiara could be worn traditionally but could also…
Princess Royal meets with Team GB ahead of Olympics
The Princess Royal met with the Team GB athletes in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. Princess Anne wished the team “every bit of success”…
Princess Beatrice calls for ‘More, More, More’ sun safety
Princess Beatrice has called for “More, more, more” sun safety during a visit to a London School. Princess Beatrice is the patron of the British…
Royal members of the International Olympic Committee
The members of the International Olympic Committee are representatives of the IOC in their respective countries. According to the Olympic Charter, they “represent and promote…
When The Queen shocked the world
Many of you will remember the opening of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, which has become quite the moment. During the opening, a skit…