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Queen Rania visits Royal Grant Scheme projects during trip to Al Shobak

Queen Rania of Jordan visited the Royal Grant Scheme projects during her trip to Al Shobak on Wednesday. The Queen met several representatives of local societies, local officials and owners of some income-generating projects. Queen Rania spoke to beneficiaries of the Royal Grant Scheme in the visitor’s centre of Shobak Castle; there, she shared encouragement and her happiness that she was…
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Belgium

Tokyo calling for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are getting into the Olympic spirit this week as they have held video calls with Belgian athletes in Tokyo for the Summer Olympic Games. The King and Queen held several video calls in the Royal Palace of Brussels on Thursday to wish the Belgian athletes representing the kingdom good luck in the Olympic Games. Their Majesties spoke to Ben…
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Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan meets US First Lady Jill Biden

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan met with US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday evening at the White House; it was the first meeting between the two women since Mrs Biden became First Lady of the United States in January. After her meeting with Dr Biden, Queen Rania said…
Sweden

Prince Julian of Sweden's christening to be aired on SVT

In a turnaround, Prince Julian of Sweden’s christening next month will be televised – albeit differently than his older cousins and brothers. Swedish public broadcaster SVT will be in the church and record the ceremony. They will later air a 45-minute summary of the religious service on their channel on Sunday, 15 August, at 6.15 pm. Many were unhappy when the Royal Court…
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Luxembourg

Tessy Antony de Nassau to marry next week

Tessy Antony de Nassau, 35, is set to marry her Swiss fiancé, Frank Floessel, next week. The exact date will remain private. Tessy made the announcement on her Instagram account on Saturday, saying, “Everyone is super looking forward for Mama and Papa to formalise…
Japan

Emperor Naruhito of Japan to open Olympic Games

Emperor Naruhito is set to open the Olympic Games in Tokyo at the Opening Ceremony on 23 July, according to various Japanese media reports. An official with knowledge of the situation spoke anonymously to the Japan Times, saying the Emperor is likely to attend the…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 44th birthday with traditional celebration

Crown Princess Victoria marked her 44th birthday this year with the traditional Victoriadagen concert from Borgholm Castle alongside members of her family. The Crown Princess was joined by her husband, Prince Daniel, and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill were also in…
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