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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down as working royals was one of the biggest scandals in modern monarchical history. In what became known as ‘Megxit’ the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to part ways with the firm in early 2020 and in the three and half years since have …
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It was Elsa Schiaparelli, the great Italian designer, who first made the jumpsuit fashionable in the 1940s. Then, in the 1970s, came Yves Saint Laurent and a different approach with long sleeves and palazzo trousers. And even today, the jumpsuit has its influential advocates – including Europe’s royals. It is …
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Evening dresses with cape detailing have been favoured by royals around the world, with Kate the Princess of Wales, Meghan Markle and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands all wearing them. Cape dresses are a royal classic as they exude elegance and simple sophistication you can dress up with dazzling jewels. The Princess …
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Inexpensive, functional and easy-to-wear, there’s nothing much regal about the humble espadrille. But if millions find the braided sandals impossible to ignore in the holiday season, the same applies to the royals – who seem to choose even for formal occasions (and when the sun is hiding). Sophie, the Duchess …
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