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ALBANIA
The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi.
The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends.
The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi.
The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends.
Good morning from The Netherlands
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Good morning from The Netherlands
SPAIN
Military parade on the occasion of National Day
Military parade on the occasion of National Day
October 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
SPAIN
Military parade on the occasion of National Day
Military parade on the occasion of National Day
ALBANIA
The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi.
The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends.
The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi.
The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends.
October 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
ALBANIA
The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi.
The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends.
The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi.
The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends.
Typepad, host of website RoyalblogNL, ceased operating, without much warning. It means RoyalblogNL is no longer available online. For the moment short articles will be published on the Facebook page instead.
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Typepad, host of website RoyalblogNL, ceased operating, without much warning. It means RoyalblogNL is no longer available online. For the moment short articles will be published on the Facebook page instead.
Last days in the shops. Also available online
September 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Last days in the shops. Also available online
From Thailand comes news that Queen-Mother Sirikit has passed away, at 92. But there is no official confirmation yet, which might be delayed due to her son's birthday.
July 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
From Thailand comes news that Queen-Mother Sirikit has passed away, at 92. But there is no official confirmation yet, which might be delayed due to her son's birthday.
NIEUWE EDITIE!
Fotosessie en Navo-top
Staatsbezoek aan Chili
Familie uitje in Parma
Op stap met Noors en Deens koningspaar in Spitsbergen en Føroyar
Feest in Luxemburg
De stijl van Maria Teresa
En veel meer. In de winkel, online en op weg naar abonnees
Fotosessie en Navo-top
Staatsbezoek aan Chili
Familie uitje in Parma
Op stap met Noors en Deens koningspaar in Spitsbergen en Føroyar
Feest in Luxemburg
De stijl van Maria Teresa
En veel meer. In de winkel, online en op weg naar abonnees
July 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NIEUWE EDITIE!
Fotosessie en Navo-top
Staatsbezoek aan Chili
Familie uitje in Parma
Op stap met Noors en Deens koningspaar in Spitsbergen en Føroyar
Feest in Luxemburg
De stijl van Maria Teresa
En veel meer. In de winkel, online en op weg naar abonnees
Fotosessie en Navo-top
Staatsbezoek aan Chili
Familie uitje in Parma
Op stap met Noors en Deens koningspaar in Spitsbergen en Føroyar
Feest in Luxemburg
De stijl van Maria Teresa
En veel meer. In de winkel, online en op weg naar abonnees
Keningsdei 2026 yn it moaie Dokkum!
July 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Keningsdei 2026 yn it moaie Dokkum!
Willem-Alexander wil dolgraag een keer naar Suriname, waar zijn moeder Beatrix zulke mooie verhalen over heeft verteld. Maar hij ziet voor dit jaar - Suriname viert 50 jaar onafhankelijkheid - geen staatsbezoek aan de horizon. Kan veranderen natuurlijk. Laatste staatsbezoek: 1978, koningin Juliana
July 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Willem-Alexander wil dolgraag een keer naar Suriname, waar zijn moeder Beatrix zulke mooie verhalen over heeft verteld. Maar hij ziet voor dit jaar - Suriname viert 50 jaar onafhankelijkheid - geen staatsbezoek aan de horizon. Kan veranderen natuurlijk. Laatste staatsbezoek: 1978, koningin Juliana
Traditional Dutch royal photoshoot, in the garden of Huis ten Bosch Palace
July 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Traditional Dutch royal photoshoot, in the garden of Huis ten Bosch Palace
LUXEMBOURG
Preparing for the Silver Jubilee and the National Day
Preparing for the Silver Jubilee and the National Day
June 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
LUXEMBOURG
Preparing for the Silver Jubilee and the National Day
Preparing for the Silver Jubilee and the National Day
K/S Norge just outside Longyearbyen and the zone Polar Bears are requested not to enter. Norge is the Norwegian royal ship, and means of transport and accommodation - home away from home - for the royal couple on a visit to Svalbard (Spitsbergen).
June 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
K/S Norge just outside Longyearbyen and the zone Polar Bears are requested not to enter. Norge is the Norwegian royal ship, and means of transport and accommodation - home away from home - for the royal couple on a visit to Svalbard (Spitsbergen).
King Frederik and Queen Mary are (finally, after a year delay) coming to the Faroe Islands, Føroyar. Kongeskibet Dannebrog is already here.
June 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
King Frederik and Queen Mary are (finally, after a year delay) coming to the Faroe Islands, Føroyar. Kongeskibet Dannebrog is already here.
Start of Dutch State Visit to Czech Republic
June 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Start of Dutch State Visit to Czech Republic
Johor marks the birthday of Dutch born Dato' Dennis, husband of the Sultan's only daughter
May 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Johor marks the birthday of Dutch born Dato' Dennis, husband of the Sultan's only daughter
Oh CANADA!
Pieter van Vollenhoven already have a warning about the royal visit to Canada: 'hopefully we can do it...' But unfortunately Princess Margriet has not yet sufficiently recovered and the trip to her native Canada has been cancelled.
@NLinCanada @CdnTulipfest
Pieter van Vollenhoven already have a warning about the royal visit to Canada: 'hopefully we can do it...' But unfortunately Princess Margriet has not yet sufficiently recovered and the trip to her native Canada has been cancelled.
@NLinCanada @CdnTulipfest
April 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Oh CANADA!
Pieter van Vollenhoven already have a warning about the royal visit to Canada: 'hopefully we can do it...' But unfortunately Princess Margriet has not yet sufficiently recovered and the trip to her native Canada has been cancelled.
@NLinCanada @CdnTulipfest
Pieter van Vollenhoven already have a warning about the royal visit to Canada: 'hopefully we can do it...' But unfortunately Princess Margriet has not yet sufficiently recovered and the trip to her native Canada has been cancelled.
@NLinCanada @CdnTulipfest
Koningsdag 2025
King's Day
King's Day
April 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Koningsdag 2025
King's Day
King's Day
Kingsday preparations and decorations in Doetinchem
April 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Kingsday preparations and decorations in Doetinchem
UPDATE
ROYAL ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL
Confirmations of European royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
Only the Dutch royals will be absent, not counting Prince Carlos, as Duke of Parma.
Koninklijke aanwezigen bij de uitvaart van de paus.
ROYAL ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL
Confirmations of European royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
Only the Dutch royals will be absent, not counting Prince Carlos, as Duke of Parma.
Koninklijke aanwezigen bij de uitvaart van de paus.
April 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
UPDATE
ROYAL ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL
Confirmations of European royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
Only the Dutch royals will be absent, not counting Prince Carlos, as Duke of Parma.
Koninklijke aanwezigen bij de uitvaart van de paus.
ROYAL ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL
Confirmations of European royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
Only the Dutch royals will be absent, not counting Prince Carlos, as Duke of Parma.
Koninklijke aanwezigen bij de uitvaart van de paus.
ROYAL ATTENDANCE
Confirmations of royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis. No word from Denmark yet (King is in Japan) and the Dutch royals will be absent. They are going to party.
Confirmations of royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis. No word from Denmark yet (King is in Japan) and the Dutch royals will be absent. They are going to party.
April 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
ROYAL ATTENDANCE
Confirmations of royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis. No word from Denmark yet (King is in Japan) and the Dutch royals will be absent. They are going to party.
Confirmations of royal attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis. No word from Denmark yet (King is in Japan) and the Dutch royals will be absent. They are going to party.
Message from the Duke of Parma on the passing of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Message from the Duke of Parma on the passing of Pope Francis
Zalig Pasen - Blessed Easter - Joyeuses Pâques - Paște fericit! - щасливого Великодня - Frohe Ostern.
April 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Zalig Pasen - Blessed Easter - Joyeuses Pâques - Paște fericit! - щасливого Великодня - Frohe Ostern.
Canada's one and only Princess is returning to her second homeland for an official visit in May, to mark 80 years since the Liberation of The Netherlands and the huge share Canada had in this. Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa in 1943.
April 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Canada's one and only Princess is returning to her second homeland for an official visit in May, to mark 80 years since the Liberation of The Netherlands and the huge share Canada had in this. Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa in 1943.
Oman Court only now announces state visit of the Sultan to The Netherlands
April 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Oman Court only now announces state visit of the Sultan to The Netherlands