On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the institutions of the European Union in Brussels.

The reigning couple began their visit at the European Parliament where they met with its President, Mr. Martin Schulz, and held a meeting with several leaders of various political groups according to the Belgian royal court. Thereafter, the reigning couple visited the European Commission as well as met with members of the Council of the European Union including its President, Mr. Donald Tusk.

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Monaco Princely Family

TSHs Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco Attend a Cocktail Party.

February 20, 2015 Alexandra

On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Their Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrived at the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco to attend a cocktail party in honor of the births of the princely twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. The event was organized by the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco (FPCM).

According to the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco money raised during last evening’s gathering will be donated to the FPCM which:

“…implements ‘Learn to Swim, ‘Water Safety’ and ‘Sport and Education’ programmes worldwide.

One of the main projects for 2015 is the ‘South Africa – Monaco Rugby Exchange’. Underprivileged South African children, who were chosen based on their athletic achievements, have been invited to the Saint Devote Rugby Tournament which will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, thanks to a collaboration with the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA).

The Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco will be welcoming this team to the Principality and will in turn be able to send a Monegasque team to South Africa this coming summer.

Both the Monegasque and South African children will take part in academic and social activities in order to broaden their understanding of different cultures and lifestyles.”

Photos courtesy of the Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco

Swedish Royals

(VIDEO) Members of the Swedish Royal Family Attend Day Two of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

February 19, 2015 Alexandra

On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Her Royal Highness Princess Estelle of Sweden, and His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Miss Sofia Hellqvist attended day two of the 2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships held in Falun, Sweden.

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Spanish Royals

(VIDEO) TMs King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain Attend the Premios Nacionales de Cultura.

February 16, 2015 Alexandra

On Monday, February 16, 2015, Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the Premios Nacionales de Cultura held at the Palacio Real de El Pardo in Madrid.

Dutch Royal Family

(VIDEO) His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Visits the Rijksmuseum.

February 12, 2015 Alexandra

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On Thursday, February 12, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to open the highly anticipated exhibition, Late Rembrandt.

The exhibition showcases:

“…100 of the paintings, drawings and prints that Rembrandt produced in the final phase of his life… Rembrandt’s later life was marked by tragic personal loss and financial setbacks. Yet it was also the time when he produced his best work. He experimented with paint and light, managing to bring an unprecedented emotional depth to his work. It resulted in his most daring and intimate work.”

Late Rembrandt will be open to the public until May 17, 2015.

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Video about the exhibition, Late Rembrandt.

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British Royals

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Visits the 4th Battalion, The Rifles, at Bulford Camp.

February 11, 2015 Alexandra

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On February 11, 2015, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited the 4th Battalion, The Rifles, at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire, England.

According to Clarence House, today’s visit:

“…marked Her Royal Highnesses’s last visit to the regiment at their current base, before they move to new headquarters at Aldershot later this year. The Duchess [also] toured the Vehicle Instruction Shed, where she was shown some of the armoured vehicles used by the regiment.

Her Royal Highness inspected the vehicles, before hopping in to a Jackall and later a Mastiff, both used by the British Army.

The Duchess [then] moved on to the on-site Boxing Gym, where she met a number of Boxers who had competed against the Parachute Regiment in a boxing match in Colchester last night.

Her Royal Highness climbed through the ropes to talk to two of the men who had just been taking part in a boxing demonstration.

Moving outside, The Duchess met the Support Company, who talked through some of the armoury that they are currently using.

Ending her visit, The Duchess, who was wearing her regimental green coat and brooch, joined servicemen and women and their families for a reception in the Barrack Hub.”

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Belgian Royals

(VIDEO) Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visits a Day Center in Jambes.

February 11, 2015 Alexandra

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the Perce-Neige, a therapeutic day center for children with disabilities, in Jambes.