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A royal memory aboard the SS Rotterdam

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With the upcoming visit of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to the United States from April 13th to 15th, taking them to Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Florida,I could not help but think back to my own encounter with a much earlier royal journey between the Netherlands and America. In July 2025, I visited the elegant SS Rotterdam in Rotterdam. Walking through her interiors, I realised that this was not just a beautifully preserved ocean liner, but a ship that had quite literally carried royal history across the Atlantic. It was here that my thoughts naturally turned to 1959. This iconic flagship of the Holland America Line carries a distinctly royal touch from the very beginning. On 13 September 1958, the ship was officially christened by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands . Just a year later, in 1959, a young Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands crossed the Atlantic on board, travelling to the United States during her formative years as heir...
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Royal highlights of April 2026

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April brings a beautiful blend of tradition, celebration and anticipation across Europe’s royal courts. From Easter reflections and historic anniversaries to state visits and springtime events, this month offers many moments to follow and enjoy. Let’s take a closer look at what April 2026 has in store for royal watchers around the world. Royal diary April 2nd: UK - The King and Queen will attend the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral in St Asaph, north Wales April 5th: Easter - Don't forget to write the Easter Cards - UK : King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family will attend the Easter Service. - DK: King Frederik, Queen Mary and other members of the royal family will attend the Easter Service at Frederik's Church in Copenhagen.  April 13th - April 15th.: NL-USA - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will visit the United States of America. They will travel to Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Florida  April 16th - April 17th: N...
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Location: Tongeren, 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon, Belgium
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King Umberto II of Italy and the end of the italian monarchy

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King Umberto II of Italy remains one of the most fascinating figures in modern royal history. Born on 15 September 1904 as Umberto Nicola Tommaso Giovanni Maria di Savoia, he was the last King of Italy and the final sovereign of the House of Savoy. His reign was famously brief, lasting only 34 days from 9 May to 12 June 1946, which earned him the nickname the May King. Royal Family As the only son of King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Montenegro, Umberto was raised to become monarch from birth. He received a traditional military education and followed a military path, although much of his public life was shaped by the turbulent years of Fascist Italy and the Second World War. During the war, he gradually turned against the conflict and quietly supported the removal of Benito Mussolini after Italy’s disastrous defeats. On 8 January 1930, Umberto married Princess Marie José of Belgium, the daughter of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians. This marriage created an im...
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Location: Italy
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