Royal Highlights of September 2025

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September brings with it a rich tapestry of royal engagements, birthdays, and historic milestones across Europe and beyond.The royal calendar is filled with traditions, celebrations and meaningful events. This month also offers moments of remembrance and reflection, with anniversaries marking the lives and legacies of monarchs who shaped history.

Queen Paola - Bjorn Hoex

Royal diary

On September 2nd.: Queen Mathilde of Belgium will visit the "De Vijvers residential care centre as part of the ‘Te Gek!?’ campaign."

On September 4th. and 5th. : Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will be in Switzerland (Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen) on Thursday and Friday.

On September 4th. : The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit the Natural History Museum in
London. 

Natural History Museum London Kathleen Van Lierop
Own picture of the Natural History Museum in London taken in 2016

September 4th - Passing of the Duchess of Kent. The funeral will take place at Westminster Cathedral on September 16. at 2pm. 

On September 6th.: Queen Sonja of Norway will unveil the “Fjordafolket” monument at the Norwegian Fjord Centre (Geiranger) and she will attend a Gala Dinner the same evening.

On September 7th: Princess Madeleine of Sweden will attend the Min Stora Dag day at Gröna Lund, that will open the park exclusively for children with serious illnesses and diagnoses.

On September 8th.: Queen Máxima of The Netherlands will open the "Waste Awareness Week" in Cultuur Haven Veghel.

On September 8th.: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex will be in the United Kingdom to attend the 20th. anniversary of the Well Child Awards. More on this link. 

On September 9th: The King of Sweden presides over the Opening of Parliament, delivering a national address and marking the beginning of the Riksdag’s working session.

On September 9th.: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will visit Flevoland (inter alia Lelystad, Almere and Zeewolde). They will have a busy schedule this week. 

On September 9th.: Big News in Belgium. Prince Laurent of Belgium acknowledges Clement Vandenkerckhove as his son. 

On September 10th.: Amalia, the Princess of Orange will be received by the mayor of Amsterdam.

On September 10th.: Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden will inaugurate an Norwegian-Swedish Police Station. 


Prince's Day 2024 - Amazing picture: Els Moraal

On September 16th: The 3rd. Tuesday of September it's Prince's Day in The Netherlands. this is the traditional opening of the Dutch parliamentary year, also known as Budget Day and a centerpiece of royal and state ceremony.

The President of the United States of America has accepted an invitation from the King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from 17 to 19 September 2025. His Majesty will host the President and Mrs Trump at Windsor Castle. (Source picture on top of this article: Wikipedia)

Meanwhile, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a State Visit in Egypt. 

On September 19th & 20th the The Queen’s Reading Room Festival 2025 will take place at Chatsworth (UK), more on this link. 

On September 18-22: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh embark on an official visit to Japan, celebrating the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.

On September 22: Queen Máxima of The Netherlands and the Princess of Orange will be in Washington D.C.. 

On September 25th Princess Sofia, accompanied by Prince Carl Philip, will attend the 15th anniversary celebrations of her organization Project Playground in Sweden.


A selection of engagements is mentioned in the diary. 




Royal Cards

Harry Potter Castle and cards Kathleen Van Lierop




September 2nd 2023 – Archduchess Alix of Austria-Este.

September 4th – Archduchess Adelaide of Austria.

September 4th - Passing of the Duchess of Kent. 

September 6th – Archduke Maximilian of Austria-Este.

September 9th – Princess Elisabetta of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este.

September 11th - Queen Paola of Belgium.

September 15th – Harry, The Duke of Sussex.

September 15th – Letizia, The Queen of Spain.

September 15th – Prince Daniel of Sweden.

September 17th – Marie-Chantal, The Crown Princess of Greece.

September 18th 2021 – Sienna Mapelli Mozzi.

September 21st – Prince Noah of Nassau.

September 22nd – Princess Martha Louise of Norway.

September 26th – Archduke Alexander of Austria.

September 27th – Princess Iman of Jordan.

September 30th – Princess Marie-Esmeralda of Belgium.




King Baudouin of Belgium - Pictures from my own collection cookie boxes. 

Royal history events


September 1, 1715 – Death of Louis XIV of France
The Sun King, who reigned for 72 years, passed away, marking one of history’s longest reigns. His death ushered in the reign of his young great-grandson, Louis XV. 

September 7, 1533 – Birth of Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I was born to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn—her eventual rule would herald the Elizabethan Golden Age.

September 7, 1930: King Baudouin was born at the Chateau of Stuyvenberg, son of King Leopold III and Princess Astrid of Sweden.

September 8, 2022 – Death of Queen Elizabeth II; Accession of Charles III
The passing of the longest-reigning British monarch ushered in a new era under King Charles III, with both events occurring on the same day. On This Day in 2025, the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom will launch a new collection to honor Queen Elizabeth. More on this link. 

September 14th., 1982: Death of Princess Grace of Monaco. She was the wife of Prince Rainier III and mother of Prince Albert II. 

Monaco Grace Kelly Kathleen Van Lierop
Thomb Princess Grace of Monaco (own picture taken in 2013)


September 25, 1983: Former King Leopold III passed away in Brussels, marking the end of an era that included a controversial reign and eventual abdication.

September 25, 1506: Philip of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and King Consort of Castile and León through marriage to Queen Juana I, died—closing a chapter of dynastic complexities in medieval Spain.

To visit: Royal exhibition in Versailles (FR)


From 3 June to 28 September 2025, the Palace of Versailles is presenting an exhibition focusing on the famous bust of Louis XIV created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a key figure of the Italian baroque era in the 17th century, better known in France as ‘le Bernin’. More on this link. 

Versailles Mirror Kathleen Van Lierop France
own picture Versailles - Hall of Mirrors taken in 2017

As always, the royal world continues to inspire with its unique blend of tradition, duty and history. Whether through public engagements, national ceremonies, or personal milestones, these moments offer us a glimpse into the lives of the royals past and present. 

Do you enjoy following along with these royal highlights? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to follow the blog for more updates on royal families around the world.

Source pictures: Wikipedia - own collection & Bjorn Hoex & Els Moraal





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