King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will host Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg on their State Visit to Belgium from April 16-18, following the Belgian State Visit to Luxembourg in 2019. King Philippe and Grand Duke Henri are first cousins.
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King Frederik X and Queen Mary’s Nordic Tour
Following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark, the new King Frederik X and Queen Mary are going on a Tour of Nordic region, beginning with State Visits to Sweden and Norway in May followed by longer tours of the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in June and July.
King Charles III diagnosed with Cancer
A week after his release from hospital following a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, it has been announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment.
The Details of the Wedding of Prince Mateen of Brunei
Prince ‘Abdul Mateen of Brunei, the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, with his second wife, Puan Mariam binti Abdul Aziz, will marry Anisha Rosnah binti Adam in series of ceremonies at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan this next week.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is Abdicating
In her annual New Year’s Speech, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has just announced that she is abdicating the Danish Throne after a Reign of 52 years, and will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who will become King Frederik X
Details of the Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança
This week, Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança, Duchess of Coimbra, the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, will marry Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra inside the Palácio Nacional de Mafra, which will be the first Portuguese Royal Wedding in over a quarter of a century.
Details of the Princess of Asturias’ 18th Birthday Celebrations
The Spanish Royal Court has released the details of the Princess of Asturias’ 18th Birthday Celebrations next month, which will mark the coming of age of the Heiress to the Spanish Throne. These celebrations will come just days after Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Celebrations in Copenhagen.
Details of the Wedding of Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett
Details of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s State Visit to France
Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Celebrations
The Danish Royal Court has announced the schedule for Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Celebrations in October, which will be marked with an appearance on the Balcony of Amalienborg Palace and a Gala Dinner at Christiansborg Palace as well as a meeting of the Council of State held the following month. The eldest child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian is second-in-line to the Danish throne.