In Wassenaar, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Oranje, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, and Her Royal Highness Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, held their annual summer photo session for the press.
The photo session took place in the Old Holland Garden at Landgoed Clingendael, known for its geometric flower beds and boxwood hedges inspired by traditional 17th-century Dutch garden artistry.
Noticeably absent this year was the family dog, Mambo, who has accompanied the Royal Family during previous photo sessions.
In Monaco-Ville, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, on Tuesday, presented the label of the Fédération des Sites Historiques Grimaldi de Monaco to the MFR of Percy-en-Normandie in recognition of its local brewing expertise and regional craftsmanship.
The label is intended to recognize communities that maintain historical links to the Grimaldi dynasty while promoting local traditions, initiatives, and cultural savoir-faire associated with those territories.
The Fédération des Sites historiques Grimaldi de Monaco brings together municipalities and historic sites connected to the centuries-long history of the Grimaldi dynasty beyond the Principality of Monaco’s borders, particularly in regions of France and Italy historically associated with the family.
The distinction awarded to Percy-en-Normandie acknowledged the community’s work surrounding locally produced beer and regional artisanal traditions.
Portrait courtesy of the Bureau of the Royal Household of Thailand
In Bangkok, the Bureau of the Royal Household of Thailand issued a new medical bulletin regarding the condition of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand, stating that the Princess has developed a severe abdominal infection that has led to further deterioration in her condition.
According to the statement, physicians treating the Princess at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital discovered an infection in the abdominal cavity in April 2026 caused by inflammation of the colon. The Bureau stated that the infection resulted in instability in the Princess’s condition, including low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, abnormal blood clotting, and complications affecting several major organ systems.
The statement added that doctors have continued intensive treatment, including respiratory and renal support, multiple antibiotics, medications to maintain blood pressure, and treatment intended to regulate heart rhythm. Despite these measures, the Bureau stated that the infection remains severe and uncontrolled and continues to interfere with the function of multiple vital organs.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and his first wife, Princess Soamsawali, has remained in a coma since December 15, 2022, after collapsing while training with her dog at Nakhon Ratchasima Park.
Since her hospitalization, the Bureau of the Royal Household has periodically released medical bulletins detailing complications related to infection and organ function.
On August 9th, 2025, the Bureau announced that the then-46-year-old Princess had developed a severe bloodstream infection. Her medical team began administering multiple antibiotics along with medications to maintain stable blood pressure.
A further update issued on August 31st, 2025, reported that the infection had improved and that her blood pressure had stabilized following the discontinuation of medications used to support blood pressure. Physicians noted that antibiotics would continue to be administered to control the infection and that respiratory and renal support would be provided as needed. The Princess remains under close medical observation, and the Bureau of the Royal Household has stated that additional updates will be released should her condition change.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha was born on December 7th, 1978, and is widely regarded as one of the most academically accomplished members of the Royal Family of Thailand. She earned a law degree in Thailand before completing an LL.M. and later a Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) at Cornell Law School at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. During her time abroad and after returning to Thailand, she supported legal scholarship and programmes that strengthened international academic exchange.
After completing her legal studies, she served in the Office of the Attorney General of Thailand. Much of her professional work focused on criminal justice reform, especially the treatment of women in prison systems. She played a central role in the development and international adoption of the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders, commonly known as the Bangkok Rules.
Her diplomatic experience includes assignments with Thailand’s Permanent Mission in Vienna, Austria, as well as responsibilities associated with United Nations bodies. In 2017, she was appointed a UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the rule of law in Southeast Asia.
Before her hospitalization, the Princess carried out numerous official duties, including work with the Royal Security Command, participation in events related to legal reform and social welfare, and programmes focused on the rehabilitation of women offenders. She also presided over ceremonies and represented Thailand in international forums related to her legal and diplomatic commitments.
Portrait courtesy of Det Kongelige Hoff/Kimm Saatvedt
In Oslo, the Communications Adviser to the Royal Household of Norway, Mr. Simen Løvberg Sund, confirmed to the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet that Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway had cancelled her official program after experiencing heart fibrillation.
Her Majesty Queen Sonja had been scheduled to participate alongside His Majesty King Harald V of Norway and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in receiving the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, at the Royal Palace for an official audience and luncheon held in connection with the Prime Minister’s official visit to the Kingdom of Norway.
The Queen did not participate in the engagements, and her name was subsequently removed from the official program published by the Royal Household of Norway.
This morning’s announcement comes several months after Her Majesty the Queen had a pacemaker implanted at Rikshospitalet in Oslo on January 16th, 2025, following an earlier episode of heart fibrillation experienced during a skiing trip.
Prior to the procedure, the Queen had been briefly hospitalized in Lillehammer for observation before later returning to Oslo, where the pacemaker was inserted in order to stabilize her heart rhythm.
In April 2025, the Queen was again admitted to hospital after experiencing shortness of breath while staying at the royal family’s residence in Sikkilsdalen. The Royal Household of Norway later confirmed that the hospitalization had been precautionary in nature.
Photos courtesy of H.M. Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar/Jumaah Majlis Diraja Johor/The Crown Prince of Johor
Photos courtesy of H.M. Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar/Jumaah Majlis Diraja Johor/The Crown Prince of Johor
Photos courtesy of H.M. Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar/Jumaah Majlis Diraja Johor/The Crown Prince of Johor
Photos courtesy of H.M. Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar/Jumaah Majlis Diraja Johor/The Crown Prince of Johor
This afternoon, the Majlis Berandam Surai ceremony was held at Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Bahru in the State of Johor, for the newborn daughter of His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Idris, the Regent of Johor and Her Highness Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda of Johor.
According to the Jumaah Majlis Diraja Johor (The Royal Council of Johor), the Princess, who was given the name Tunku Khadeeja Khayra Iskandariah binti Tunku Ismail, was born on April 5th, 2026, at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru. The ceremony marked the formal royal celebration following her birth and incorporated traditional Malay court customs.
The ceremony was attended by Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah, and members of the royal family of Johor, including His Royal Highness Tunku Iskandar Idris of Johor and Her Royal Highness Tunku Tun Aminah binti Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.
The event also included the traditional Potong Jambul ceremony, a Malay cultural and Islamic custom associated with the celebration of a child’s birth. During the ceremony, members of the royal family participated in a symbolic hair-trimming ritual accompanied by prayers and blessings led by the Mufti of Johor.
Tunku Khadeeja Khayra Iskandariah is the fifth child of His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Idris, the Regent of Johor and Her Highness Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda of Johor, and the seventh grandchild of Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah.
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar remains Sultan of Johor while serving as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. Johor is a hereditary Malay state located in the southernmost region of Peninsular Malaysia, bordering Singapore.
On January 31st, 2024, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar acceded to the throne as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) under the country’s unique rotational monarchy system, in which the rulers of the nine Malay states serve five-year terms as the federal constitutional sovereign.
On Thursday, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark was admitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen after suffering a heart attack, according to an official statement released by the Royal Household of Denmark.
The Royal Household stated that Queen Margrethe would remain hospitalized through the weekend for observation and additional medical examinations. The statement further noted that the former Danish sovereign was tired but in good spirits.
In a subsequent medical update released on Friday morning, the Royal Household confirmed that Queen Margrethe had undergone a balloon angioplasty procedure involving one of the coronary arteries of the heart.
According to the Palace, the procedure was carried out successfully, and Queen Margrethe is expected to remain hospitalized for several additional days while continuing her recovery and medical observation. The Royal Household further stated that Her Majesty Queen Margrethe is in stable condition and doing well.
A balloon angioplasty, also referred to medically as coronary angioplasty, is a minimally invasive cardiac procedure performed to restore blood flow through narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. The treatment commonly involves the insertion of a catheter equipped with a small inflatable balloon used to widen the affected artery and improve circulation to the heart muscle.
Queen Margrethe abdicated the throne on January 14th, 2024, after more than 52 years as Sovereign of the Kingdom of Denmark. Upon her abdication, her eldest son, Frederik, acceded to the throne.
Queen Margrethe has remained active in selected public engagements and cultural patronages since her abdication, although her public schedule has become more limited in recent years following several health-related absences and medical procedures.
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
Photos courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco/ Michaël Alesi
In La Turbie, France, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, accompanied by Mr. Gareth Wittstock, attended the award ceremony for the inaugural Formula E Monte-Carlo Tee Prix held at the Monte-Carlo Golf Club.
The charitable golf tournament, organized in support of the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco, brought together Formula E drivers, sponsors, professional golfers, and invited personalities on the historic course overlooking the Principality.
Conducted in the “Scramble” format, the tournament featured a series of skill-based challenges, including “Nearest the Pin” and “Longest Drive,” combining sporting competition with philanthropic engagement in an atmosphere described in a statement issued by the Palais Princier de Monaco as both “convivial and competitive.”
Princess Charlene presented the first prize to the “Influencers” team, composed of Mr. Seb Delanney, Miss Emma Houlmiere, Miss Mathilde Ostrowski, and Formula E driver Mr. Maximilian Günther. The second prize was presented by Prince Albert II to Team “Aurora,” composed of Mr. Lee Flay, Mr. Matt Beal, Mr. Lee Attreed, and Mr. Westbury Gillett. The third prize was presented by Mr. Gareth Wittstock.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will visit Madrid, Spain, on June 1st through 2nd for a series of engagements marking the 150th anniversary of modern diplomatic relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Kingdom of Spain.
According to the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco in Spain, the Sovereign Prince will preside over the inauguration of the exhibition, Monaco y España: cinco siglos de historia compartida (Monaco et l’Espagne: cinq siècles d’histoire partagée),which will be presented at the Pabellón Villanueva within the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid.
Organized by the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco, the exhibition explores five centuries of historical, cultural, and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Kingdom of Spain date back to the early 16th century. In 1524, the Treaty of Burgos, signed by Honoré I of Monaco and Emperor Charles V of Spain, placed the Principality under Spanish protection and established a period of close political and dynastic relations between the Grimaldi dynasty and the Crown of Spain that endured for centuries through diplomatic, cultural, and royal exchanges.
Vanitatis journalist Ms. Nuria Tiburcio reported this afternoon that Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco will accompany the Sovereign Prince during the visit. If confirmed by the Palais Princier de Monaco, in the coming days, the visit would mark the Princess’s first official visit to the Kingdom of Spain since her marriage to the Sovereign Prince in 2011.
Prince Albert II has visited Spain on several occasions in recent years, including cultural and environmental engagements in Cantabria, Burgos, and Madrid.
Poster courtesy of the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid
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