Here is the Channel 5 documentary entitled, Beatrix: The Queen Who Gave Up the Crown.
The documentary examines the life and reign of Beatrix, who reigned as queen from 1980 until her abdication in 2013, looking at the key to her popularity as a monarch. The documentary also examines controversial moments, from public opposition over her choice of husband to the riots on the day she ascended to the Dutch throne.
Enjoy!
On the afternoon of Saturday, April 16, 2022, Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain accompanied by their two daughters, Her Royal Highness Princess Leonor of Asturias and Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Spain visited the Centro de Atención, Acogida y Derivación de Refugiados Ucranianos in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain.
The reception center provides services to the newly arrived refugees including “…social care, the issuance of documentation by the Police to obtain residence permits, work, and access to health or education, accommodation, economic aid, and other needs…” according to Hola magazine.
During their visit, the royal family was informed about the daily operations of the reception center, met with staff as well as volunteers, and more importantly spent time with various Ukrainian refugees.
Please click here and here to view photos.
On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrated her 82nd birthday surrounded by her family at Marselisborg Slot in Aarhus.
At noon, Her Majesty accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark, Her Royal Highness Princess Isabella of Denmark, His Royal Highness Prince Vincent of Denmark and Her Royal Highness Princess Josephine of Denmark stepped out onto the veranda at Marselisborg Slot to wave hundreds of Danish citizens who came out to wish their beloved queen a very happy birthday.
After three cheers of the traditional, Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah, the Kongelige Livgardes Musikkorps (Royal Life Guards Music Corps) played the anthem, Kong Christian Stod vej Højen Mast.
Please click here and here to view photos from today’s celebrations.
royalcorrespondent.com 