Switzerland has enjoyed a close relationship with royalty since the 19th century, particularly when the elites spent their holidays here. An exhibit at the National Museum in Zurich showcases the history of the visits by the royal families to Switzerland and the reaction of the population. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Over the past 200 years, many monarchs have come to Switzerland for rest or refuge, or even for diplomatic visits. The exhibition Visiting Royals – from Sisi to Queen Elizabeth, on view from Friday until November 9, seeks to understand why Swiss democracy has such an intimate relationship with European monarchies. Surprising anecdotes, photographs, writings and personal objects from members of royalty: the exhibition brings these turbulent relationships to life, writes the National Museum on Wednesday. From Napoleon III to Elizabeth II The official visits of Queen Elizabeth II of England are still etched in the memories of people in ...
