Luxembourg installed a new head of state on Friday, with Grand Duke Henri, 70, abdicating the throne and his son Guillaume, 43, taking his place. Henri revealed in a shock announcement last December that he would be bringing his then-24-year reign to an end. On Friday, having reached 25 years as head …
Read More »Royal daughters who have raided their mother’s designer wardrobes – and vice versa
When it comes to favourite outfits, why not get a little extra wear down the generations? This applies to royal mother-daughter pairings just as much as anyone else, including the late Queen and Princess Anne, Queen Mary of Denmark and Princess Josephine, and Carole Middleton and the Princess of Wales. …
Read More »Queen Maxima, 54, reveals the secrets behind her appearance: From spectacular treatment from her OWN Palace salon to the relatable things we can all do…what is it that keeps the Dutch monarch looking so incredible?
The ever-glamorous Dutch royal proved yet again that age is just a number as she stepped out at the NATO summit this week in a jaw-dropping bespoke Natan Couture lime green jumpsuit. Arriving alongside King Willem-Alexander at the summit’s formal reception in Brussels, Máxima was nothing short of luminous. Her …
Read More »Princess Charlene, Queen Maxima and Queen Letizia lead royal tributes to Pope Francis following his death aged 88
Monarchies from around the world have shared tributes to Pope Francis following his death yesterday aged 88. The pontiff ‘passed away peacefully’ at the Saint Martha residence in the Vatican on Monday, according to his doctors. The cause of death has since been confirmed as a stroke, leading to subsequent heart …
Read More »Queen Maxima is solemn as she and King Willem-Alexander visit The Hague after 6 people died in an apartment block explosion
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands appeared solemn today as she visited the wreckage of an apartment building that exploded in The Hague on Saturday. The royal, 53, was joined by her husband King Willem-Alexander, 57, on Monday as she visited the scene of a tragic explosion in an apartment building that …
Read More »Dutch royal’s foundation ‘comes to a halt’ after Princess is accused of creating a ‘culture of fear and intimidation’
A Dutch royal’s foundation has reportedly come to halt after she was accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards staff at the Ministry of Finance where she works. Following the claims, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, 58, who is married to King Willem-Alexander’s younger brother, sensationally stepped down from her role as chairwoman …
Read More »Queen Maxima’s daughters channel their mother’s glamour in ballgowns at Dutch parliament opening
The Dutch Royal Family put on a glamorous display as they attended one of the Netherlands’ most ceremonious celebrations on Tuesday. Today marks Prince’s Day (Prinsjesdag), the opening day of the Dutch parliament, which takes place every year on the third Tuesday in September – and sees the royals take to …
Read More »The other ‘royal’ babies: How King Charles and his family have had delightful interactions with youngsters… but not all have been impressed!
As a part of their duties, members of the Royal Family are often tasked with the job of meeting with the public, even little ones who are oblivious as to what all the fuss is about. Whether they’re shaking their tiny hands, making funny faces or even going in for …
Read More »Three cheers for the King! Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is a vision in green as King Willem-Alexander and their daughters join her to celebrate King’s Day
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was typically chic in an olive green gown and statement headpiece as she and her family attended King’s Day celebrations today. The Dutch royal family were out in full force for the annual festival, which marks the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, this year heading to the …
Read More »Dutch royal fans delight as Crown Princesses Amalia and Alexia wave from palace balcony – joining their parents King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima to mark Prince’s Day
The Dutch royals ramped up the glamour for one of the Netherlands’ most ceremonious celebrations on Tuesday. Today marks Prince’s Day (Prinsjesdag), the opening day of the Dutch parliament, which takes place every year on the third Tuesday in September – and sees the royals take to the balcony of Noordeinde …
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