DENMARK: NEW YEAR'S RECEPTIONS, JANUARY 1, 2016
In Denmark, the Royal family, led by Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, held their elaborate New Year's courts, which spread over a couple of days. In her annual message, the Queen announced her husband's retirement.
JAPAN: NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS, JANUARY 2, 2016
In Japan, the Imperial family made a balcony appearance for the Emperor to make his New Year's address.
Crown Princess Masako of Japan joined the Imperial Family for its New Year's balcony appearance. She looks well, and she also attended the New Year's Court, but did not participate in the public parts of it.
The Emperor's oldest granddaughters, Princess Mako and Princess Kako, were also included.
Amazingly, the Emperor's 100-year-old uncle Prince Mikasa was there with his wife Princess Mikasa (Yoriko). She is 92, and the couple has been married for 74 years! They had five children.
THE UNITED KINGDOM: PRINCE GEORGE GOES TO SCHOOL, JANUARY 6, 2016
Two-and-half-year-old Prince George of Cambridge left behind his baby sister to start nursery school near his family's country home in Norfolk. The media was not invited for the occasion. Instead, his mum, The Duchess of Cambridge, took her own snaps, which were later released by her Kensington Palace office. The choice of this school is a departure: Prince William and his brother Prince Harry both started school in London.
SPAIN: PASCUA MILITAR, JANUARY 6, 2016
The Spanish monarchs started their new year in their traditional manner, by presiding over the Pascua Militar, which calls for Court Dress -- put simply Letizia wears a long, formal dress in the daytime.
THE NETHERLANDS: AGRICULTURE PRIZES, JANUARY 6, 2016
Queen Maxima opened her new year with a visit to a flower show for the presentation of the Agriculture Entrepreneur Prize.
THE NETHERLANDS: MICROFINANCE EVENT, JANUARY 7, 2016
Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander attended the signing ceremony of a loan from the European Investment Bank to Qredit Microfinance Netherlands. Maxima has long been a champion of microfinance programs. As a former investment banker with an MBA, she is very knowledgeable on the subject.
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