Prince Friso Remembered: The Life and Legacy of a Beloved Royal

Prince Friso Remembered: The Life and Legacy of a Beloved Royal

Prince Friso died ten years ago today at the age of 44, after he had a skiing accident in early 2012. The prince is still greatly missed, says royalty connoisseur Jeroen Snel in conversation with NU.nl. “I remember being in the hospital in Innsbruck with other royalty journalists,” says Snel. “We were hopeful that he … Read more

Will King Willem-Alexander Apologize for the Slavery Past? What to Expect from His Speech 150 Years Later

Will King Willem-Alexander Apologize for the Slavery Past? What to Expect from His Speech 150 Years Later

By Afran Groenewoud and Danja Koeleman 01 July 2023 at 05:00 The pressure on King Willem-Alexander to apologize on Saturday during the annual commemoration of the slavery past is great. What can we expect from the king’s speech 150 years after the abolition of slavery? It is still unclear whether Willem-Alexander, following the government’s lead, … Read more

Why Prince Harry is Suing the Tabloid Press and What He Hopes to Achieve

Prince Harry hates the tabloid press. According to the Briton The Mirror eavesdropped on him for years for juicy stories in the newspaper. And he doesn’t take that. The prince has filed a lawsuit. But what exactly does he want to achieve with this? “Harry is een man met een missie”, zegt een bekende van … Read more

Countess Eloise van Oranje: The Influencer Changing the Face of the Dutch Royal Family

Countless TikTok videos, participating in popular television programs and its own lifestyle guide. Thanks to today’s birthday Eloise van Oranje (21), a breath of fresh air is blowing through the royal family. How come the ‘Countess influencer’ has so much freedom and does this affect the rest of the royals? “Ik had nooit gedacht dat … Read more