The Royal Forums

British Royal Waxworks Unveiled in Washington, D.C.

May 5, 2015 at 11:02 pm by JessRulz

Waxworks of the British Royal Family have gone on show in Washington, D.C.

Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C. has unveiled its newest waxworks, members of the British Royal Family. Four new wax figures – Queen Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry – have gone on show. They will be displayed until August. View image | gettyimages.com The Queen’s figure replicates her official diamond jubilee portrait, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in black-tie evening wear (Catherine’s wax … Continue reading →

Anniversary of Liberation Day Marked in Denmark

May 5, 2015 at 10:46 pm by JessRulz

Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Prince Joachim today marked the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day at ceremonies across Denmark. In the morning, Crown Prince Frederik attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial Anchor at the Nyhavn in Copenhagen. Over 150 veterans and family members were present for the ceremony, which included a minute’s silence. Afterwards, the heir to the throne was joined by his wife Mary for a … Continue reading →

Dutch Royals Attend Remembrance and Liberation Day

May 5, 2015 at 7:39 pm by Marika86

On May 4th and 5th, the Dutch Royals attended Remembrance and Liberation Day commemorations. Yesterday, Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven attend the 70th commemoration of WWII at the Canadian War Cemetery in Holten. Were present some Canadian veterans and the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, along with his wife Laureen. Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven laid wreaths. In the late afternoon, Prince Pieter-Christiaan along with … Continue reading →

Princess Charlotte’s Birth Registered Before Meeting Relatives

May 5, 2015 at 4:23 pm by HereditaryPrincess

Queen Elizabeth leaves Kensington Palace after visiting the Cambridges; 05-05-2015

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the latest addition to the British Royal Family, was registered at Westminster Register Office in London on May 5. Her parents’ occupations were listed as “Prince and Princess of the United Kingdom” on the birth certificate, whilst Charlotte’s full name was registered as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. View image | gettyimages.com A formal statement was made by Kensington Palace upon Princess Charlotte’s … Continue reading →

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Meets King Mohammed VI

May 5, 2015 at 2:25 am by dazzling

Click on the image to view on www.gulftoday.ae

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed King Mohammed VI of Morocco with an official reception at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. During the welcoming ceremony, the UAE and Moroccan national anthems were played and a 21-gun salute was fired. King Mohammed and Sheikh Mohammed held talks about cooperation between the two countries and ways to strengthen ties in various fields. The King … Continue reading →

Dutch Royals Attend Remembrance Day Commemorations

May 4, 2015 at 8:23 pm by JessRulz

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima attend Liberation Day commemorations in Amsterdam; 04-05-2015

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have led commemorations on Remembrance Day in Amsterdam. View image | gettyimages.com The national commemoration is held at the Dam Square, where the King and Queen and other officials laid wreaths at the National Monument. Prime Minister Mark Rutte delivered a speech, in which he recalled a letter that his father, living in the Dutch East Indies, had received from his own parents during the war: … Continue reading →

Queen Margrethe Marks Danish WWII Liberation Anniversary

May 4, 2015 at 6:06 pm by JessRulz

Queen Margrethe II today attended a commemoration to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Denmark from German forces in World War Two. The Queen laid a wreath at the Mindelunden in Hellerup, which is the memorial to the Danish resistance fighters who died fighting against German occupation. Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt delivered a speech, while the Home Guard Music Corp Copenhagen and the choir from the N. Zahles School performed during the event. … Continue reading →

Queen Letizia Attends Spanish Association Against Cancer Meeting

May 4, 2015 at 5:51 pm by JessRulz

Queen Letizia arrives for a working meeting with the AECC; 04-05-2015

As the honorary president of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), Queen Letizia today chaired a working meeting at their headquarters in Madrid. During the meeting, the attendees designed the strategic plan of the AECC’s Scientific Foundation for 2014-2020. Several Spanish scientists, doctors and researchers provided their views on cancer research to the foundation, including some via videoconference from the United States, in order to assist in creating the plan. View … Continue reading →

Princess Ingrid Alexandra Baptises New Lifeboat

May 4, 2015 at 2:28 pm by JessRulz

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra baptised her first watercraft this afternoon, under the proud gaze of her grandfather, King Harald. At the Honnørbrygga (Senior Pier) in Oslo Harbour, the Princess named the Norwegian Lifeboat Institution’s new lifeboat Elias. “I baptise you Elias. May luck follow you and your crew in your responsible work along the Norwegian coast,” Ingrid Alexandra declared before swinging the customary bottle of champagne towards the vessel. It took her three swings … Continue reading →

New Poll: Outfit of the Week, April 27–May 3

May 4, 2015 at 11:56 am by dazzling

This week’s best fashion poll is up. Please cast your votes and discuss your choice. To cast your vote, click here or on the below image with is just a few outfits in this weeks poll. Voting closes on May 10. The winner of last week’s poll was a tie between Queen Mathilde and Queen Letizia both with 10 votes.

Baby Cambridge: She’s A Charlotte!

May 4, 2015 at 10:15 am by JessRulz

Kensington Palace have revealed the name of the newborn daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Charlotte. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana,” their Tweet said a short time ago. View image | gettyimages.com The names are with links to the Royal Family: Charlotte was the name of George IV, and is also the feminine form … Continue reading →

Princess Beatrix Opens War Exhibition in Curaçao

May 3, 2015 at 2:50 pm by Marika86

Yesterday, Saturday May 2, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Curaçao to open the exhibition “Guera na Kòrsou?! War in 1940-1945 Curaçao” at the Museum of Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. At her arrival in the museum, the Princess received a warm welcome with a guard of honor, was greeted by Michèle Russel-Capriles, who launched the idea of the exhibition one year ago, and the children of the choir “Kòrsou al Belcanto” who performed a … Continue reading →

Prince Charles and Camilla Meet Baby Cambridge

May 3, 2015 at 11:53 am by dazzling

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were seen arriving at Kensington Palace around lunchtime today. The couple met the new addition to the family during the visit. It’s said that the couple’s visit lasted for about an hour and a half. Prince Charles was seen leaving the palace with a huge smile on his face, earlier in the week said he was hoping for a granddaughter. The Prince of … Continue reading →

Baby Cambridge Makes Her Public Debut

May 2, 2015 at 7:22 pm by JessRulz

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with their newborn daughter; 02-05-2015

The newest addition to the Cambridge family has made her first public appearance, as she left hospital with her parents this evening. William, Catherine and their newborn daughter appeared on the steps outside the Lindo Wing’s main entrance to greet the waiting media before retreating back into the building. The Duchess – who gave birth at 8:34 this morning, local time – looked in high spirits, wearing a bespoke white … Continue reading →

Queen Elizabeth Attends Amalgamation Parade In Richmond

May 2, 2015 at 3:10 pm by JessRulz

Queen Elizabeth attends a military regiment amalgamation parade at Richmond Castle; 02-05-2015

Just hours after the news she has another great-granddaughter was announced, Queen Elizabeth was at Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire attending the amalgamation parade of two British military regiments. And in a nod to the new Cambridge Princess, the Queen donned a fuchsia Karl Ludwig coat and matching Angela Kelly hat. View image | gettyimages.com During the event, which saw The Queen’s Royal Lancers and the 9th/12th Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) regiments … Continue reading →

Gabriel and Noah Go To The Circus With Grandpa Henri

May 2, 2015 at 12:49 pm by JessRulz

It was a family outing for Luxembourg’s young Princes Gabriel and Noah on Friday afternoon, when they went to the Circus Roncalli at Glacis Field. The two Princes, aged 9 and 7, attended the circus performance with their parents, Prince Louis and Princess Tessy, as well as their grandfather, Grand Duke Henri. The entire family appeared to greatly enjoy their time at the circus, getting in to the spirit and throwing … Continue reading →

King Willem-Alexander & Queen Máxima Visit Bonaire & Aruba

May 2, 2015 at 9:33 am by Marika86

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in Aruba; 02-05-2015

At the invitation of the Governor of Bonaire, Edison Rijna, and of the Governor of Aruba, Fredis Refunjol, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started on Thursday April 30, a three-day visit to Bonaire and Aruba. Upon arriving in Bonaire, the first event for the Royal Couple was a visit to the Bonaire Youth Outreach Foundation. The Foundation aims to help young people from disadvantaged environments with activities, events … Continue reading →

The Duchess of Cambridge Gives Birth to a Daughter

May 2, 2015 at 6:12 am by JessRulz

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a daughter, Kensington Palace confirmed just now via Twitter. “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am,” the Palace wrote. The baby weighed 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg). The infant is the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whose first son George was born in July 2013. She is fourth in line to the British throne. View … Continue reading →

Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich Reburied in Russia

May 2, 2015 at 6:07 am by JessRulz

The remains of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia and his wife Anastasia are blessed before they reburial in Moscow; 30-04-2015

The remains of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia and his wife Anastasia were reburied in Russia on April 30. In a ceremony attended by Prince Dimitri Romanovich, the Chairman of the State Duma, the Mayor of Moscow and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the Grand Duke and Duchess were reinterred at the Chapel of the Transfiguration of Our Lord at the Bratsk Military Cemetery in Moscow. It was apparently the wish of Grand … Continue reading →

Princess Nathalie Celebrates Fortieth Birthday

May 2, 2015 at 3:00 am by JessRulz

Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg today celebrates her fortieth birthday. She was born in Copenhagen on May 2, 1975 as the youngest child of Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Richard, 6th Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. She has an older sister, Alexandra, and an older brother, Gustav. As she and her siblings were not raised in Denmark, they have no claim to the Danish throne and are not members of the Royal House, as … Continue reading →