Articles by Moniek Bloks

First state visit for King Charles III

King Charles III will begin his first-ever incoming state visit as monarch today. At his invitation, the President of South Africa will visit the United…


Japanese royals commemorate Prince Takamado

Today marks 20 years since Norihito, Prince Takamado passed away suddenly. He was a first cousin of the Emperor Emeritus Akihito. Embed from Getty Images…




Monaco celebrates National Day

For the first time in three years, the entire Princely Family of Monaco was on hand for the National Day festivities. With a morning full…


Princess Nobuko undergoes surgery

Princess Nobuko of Japan has undergone her breast cancer surgery. The Princess was diagnosed a week ago and underwent surgery on Saturday at the Keio…


Princess Irene at resistance hero’s funeral

Princess Irene, the aunt of King Willem-Alexander, attended the funeral of former resistance hero and England sailor Rudi Hemmes. The funeral was well attended and…



Princess Anne visits the Falkland Islands

Princess Anne laid a wreath at the Liberation Memorial in Stanley. It is now 40 years since the Falkland Islands were liberated from the Argentine…


King Harald receives Angolan president

King Harald of Norway has received the Angolan president in an audience. João Lourenço and his wife were received by the King at the palace…