To inspire each other and the new King, the National Investiture Committee asked everyone, young and old, to share their dreams for the future of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. From over 6,500 entries, a jury of 16 Dutch celebrities selected around 300 of the most original, inspiring and appealing dreams for publication in the […]
Swedish Royal Wedding
As I am sure everybody knows Princess Madeleine of Sweden will finally get married tomorrow, 8 June, to Christopher O’Neill. The wedding starts at 4pm local time. Where can you watch when you’re not in Sweden? Of course the Swedes themselves broadcast the wedding. See for the livestream of SVT here from 3pm to 9pm. […]
Investiture Postcards
For the collectors of royal postcards. Albert & Albert of Royal Press Europe have issued eighteen lovely postcards of the investiture of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on 30 April 2013. One Euro per postcard, excluding sending costs. Have a look at them here. You’ll also find their contact info on that website.
Dutch magazines about the investiture
Lots of magazines were published in connection with the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Of course, the “roddelbladen” (gossip magazines) all had reports. The best ones were Weekend and Privé. The Libelle had quite a nice special that even included a photo album of Princess Beatrix and […]
Interview with Willem-Alexander & Máxima
Wednesday 17 April at 8.30pm (local time). The Dutch channels NOS (Nederland 1) and RTL4 broadcasted THE interview with the future King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Moderators Rick Nieman and Mariëlle Tweebeeke talked with the couple about their future as King and Queen.
Another Royal Weekend in Ticehurst
Another royalty weekend in Ticehurst, England. This time on 6 and 7 April, 2013, two days full of lectures. I can assure you it is much fun and you’re able to meet other royalty watchers and writers. People mainly come from Great Britain, but also from the USA, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, etc […]
Official royal websites
A modern reigning royal house nowadays has its own website. In the United Kingdom there is not only a general website for all members of the royal family, see The British Monarchy, there also is a separate website for the heir to the throne, The Prince of Wales. That website was completely redesigned and introduced […]
The Luxembourg wedding book
The Luxembourg publishing House Éditions Saint-Paul came with a book about the wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. The book was written by French writer and royalty expert Stéphane Bern and published in French and in German. 112 Pages about the bride and groom, with exclusive photos and […]