Queen Margrethe II of Denmark was joined by members of her family at the opening session of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen on the morning of October 4th. This was the first year that Prince Henrik, Queen Margrethe’s consort, wasn’t present due to his retirement. Continue reading
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day) on September 20th, where they visited the Dutch Parliament and addressed the parliament to outline the government’s agenda for the coming session. Continue reading
The Swedish Royal Family attended the Opening of Parliament (or Riksdag) on September 13th in Stockholm. The family attended a church service, before attending the opening of parliament, and later a concert in the evening. Continue reading
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are on their annual official visit to Edinburgh. The Queen arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, received the Keys of the City, and reviewed the guard of honour on July 1st. On June 2nd, she officially opened, and delivered an address to, the 5th session of the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading
HM Queen Elisabeth II opened the Session of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. The Queen was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall, for the most ceremonial event in her calendar. Continue reading
