A Second Boy For Guillaume and Stéphanie

  March 27, 2023 at 6:33 am by

Wonderful news from Luxembourg: Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie welcomed their second child into the world, making the couple proud parents of two.Guillaume and Stéphanie announce their family happiness via Instagram. Commenting on a bright green snap celebrating their baby’s name, the related press release on March 27 reads: “The Hereditary Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duchess are happy and proud to announce the birth of … Continue reading →

Last Day in South Africa for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

  March 26, 2023 at 9:14 pm by

Today, Sunday March 26, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started the fourth and last day in South Africa by visiting Philippi Village, a township in Cape Town.The King and the Queen were welcomed in Philippi Village by singing and dancing children that are involved in a theatre project of the township.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the headquarter of Close the Gap, “an international social enterprise … Continue reading →

Belgian State Visit to South Africa: Day Three – Cape Town

  March 25, 2023 at 6:01 pm by

Today, Saturday March 25, third day of the state visit, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde moved to Cape Town, South Africa’s second-largest city and legislative capital of the country.Upon the arrival in Cape Town the King and the Queen were received by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and his wife. The Premier hosted a lunch for the Royal Couple.Afterwards the King and … Continue reading →

Belgian State Visit to South Africa: Day Two – Johannesburg

  March 24, 2023 at 10:04 pm by

The second day of the state visit started today, Friday March 24, in Johannesburg with a separate agenda for Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.The King went to the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ) to visit a new hub of the South African diamond industry. During the visit the King attended a meeting focused on opportunities in the diamond sector for young people and women and the export of … Continue reading →

Belgian King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  March 23, 2023 at 8:42 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started today, Thursday March 23, a four-day state visit to South Africa.Arrived yesterday evening in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by President Ramaphosa in a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.The Minister of Social Development of South Africa, Lindiwe … Continue reading →

Queen Máxima in Morocco: March 20 – 22

  March 22, 2023 at 6:09 pm by

As a special advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for inclusive finance for development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima arrived in Casablanca in the afternoon of Monday March 20 for a four-day working visit.Upon her arrival the Queen was welcomed by Said Ahmidouch, Governor of the Casablanca-Settat region.Queen Maxima started the first day in Morocco with field visits in some small business where people purchase essentials. In these small … Continue reading →

The Prince and Princess of Wales Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

  March 18, 2023 at 4:56 pm by

Yesterday, Friday March 17, St.Patrick’s Day, the Prince and Princess of Wales were present at the 1st Battalion Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade held at Mons Barracks in Aldershot.For the Princess it was the first parade since becoming Colonel of the Regiment while the Prince is outgoing Colonel.The Princess of Wales presented the sprig of shamrock to Turlough Mὸr, the 17th Regimental Mascot of the Irish Guards.After the presentation … Continue reading →

Last Day in Egypt for Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth

  March 16, 2023 at 4:39 pm by

Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth started the last day of their working visit to Egypt today, Thursday March 16, by visiting an archeological site in the Deir El Bersha village.In the archeological site the Queen and the Princess descended seven meters to visit the crypt of governor Nehri II where are presents “three burial shafts: two vertical and one sloping shaft.”. The excavations of this crypt were carried out by … Continue reading →

Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth Continue the Working Visit to Egypt

  March 15, 2023 at 8:10 pm by

Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth started the second day of their working visit in Egypt today, Wednesday March 15, by visiting the archaeological site of El-Kab, a small village located in the south of Luxor.In El-Kab the Queen and the Princess, accompanied by Wouter Claes, Head Scientific Documentation of the Royal Museums of Art and History of Brussels, toured the Temple of Amenhotep III which was built for the Pharaoh … Continue reading →

Queen Mathilde and Princess Elisabeth Begin a Working Visit to Egypt

  March 14, 2023 at 3:31 pm by

Today, Tuesday March 14, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde, along with her daughter, Princess Elisabeth, started a three-day working visit to Egypt.The working visit was organized to mark the 100th anniversary of the visit that Queen Elisabeth, the Princess’ great-great-grandmother, made with her son Prince Leopold, the later King Leopold III.On their first day in Egypt the Queen and the Princess paid a visit to the Baron Empain’s palace, an Indian-inspired … Continue reading →

British Royal Family at Commonwealth Day Service

  March 13, 2023 at 4:31 pm by

Today, Monday March 13, members of the British Royal Family were present at the multi-faith service held at Westminster Abbey to celebrate Commonwealth Day, the first since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.King Charles, for his first Commonwealth Day Service as monarch, was joined by Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.In his speech … Continue reading →

Dutch King and Queen Participate in NL DOET 2023

  March 11, 2023 at 10:55 am by

Yesterday, Friday March 10, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the annual National Volunteer Day, NL DOET.The King and the Queen volunteered at the Wijktuin Noordhove community center in Zoetermeer, Western Netherlands. This community center aims “to stimulate, support and guide fellow human beings who are partially or completely ‘outside’ of society, with regard to participation, integration and emancipation based on their individual talents”.The Royal Couple, along … Continue reading →

King Charles III Gives Prince Edward ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ Title

  March 10, 2023 at 7:54 am by

King Charles III has conferred the title of Duke of Edinburgh on his youngest brother, the Earl of Wessex, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. The King is honouring the wishes of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A palace statement says: “His Majesty the King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, on … Continue reading →

Last Day in Slovakia for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

  March 9, 2023 at 10:45 pm by

Today, Tuesday March 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima spent the third and last day of the state visit to Slovakia by visiting the Tatra region, in northeastern Slovakia, accompanied by the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, and her partner Juraj Rizman.The Royal Couple and the Presidential Couple paid a visit to an aid center for Ukrainian refugees in Poprad, a city at the foot of … Continue reading →

Dutch State Visit to the Slovak Republic: Day Two

  March 8, 2023 at 5:11 pm by

Today, Wednesday March 8, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started their second day in Slovakia by attending a discussion at the presence of Slovak youth held at the National Gallery and focused on gender equality and women’s emancipation on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, was present as well.Then the Royal Couple moved to the Bratislava Castle where they met … Continue reading →

Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to the Slovak Republic

  March 7, 2023 at 8:49 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Tuesday March 7, a three-day state visit to Slovakia.Upon the arrival in the capital Bratislava, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by President Čaputová and her partner Juraj Rizman in a welcoming ceremony held in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. The King and … Continue reading →

Danish Official Visit to India: Day Three

  February 28, 2023 at 9:09 pm by

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary started today, Tuesday February 28, the third day of the official visit to India by attending at the official opening of the Danish business promotion conference “Partners for Green and Sustainable Progress”, where 38 Danish companies are participating. The conference was organized “to gain insight into additional market opportunities and build knowledge about new partnerships and business opportunities in India”. Following the conference … Continue reading →

Danish Official Visit to India: Day Two

  February 27, 2023 at 6:31 pm by

Today, Monday February 27, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary started the second day of the official visit to India by meeting with India’s Foreign Minister H.E. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, where they laid a wreath and signed the guestbook.At noon the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were received by India’s Vice President HE … Continue reading →

Danish Crown Prince Couple Begins Official Visit to India

  February 26, 2023 at 8:17 pm by

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary started today, Sunday February 26, a four-day official visit to India.The Royal Couple arrived in India accompanied by a large business and institutional delegation comprising of Danish Ministers and CEOs of Danish companies.On their first day, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess paid a visit to the famous mausoleum, Taj Mahal, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 and declared a UNESCO World … Continue reading →

The Prince and Princess of Wales Attend The BAFTAs 2023

  February 19, 2023 at 8:36 pm by

On Sunday February 19, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the BAFTA Awards 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. During the ceremony Dame Helen Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth II in 2006’s biographical drama “The Queen” winning an Oscar and Bafta, paid a tribute to the late Queen saying: “Cinema at its best, does what Her Majesty did effortlessly — bring us together and unite us in a … Continue reading →