European Royals

How laws are made in Monaco: It is the Prince who has the final word

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24th November 2025
Monaco, one of Europe’s last remaining sovereign principalities, has a legislative process that combines elected representation with significant monarchical authority. While the National Council debates and votes on proposed laws, it is ultimately the Prince who determines whether legislation becomes legally binding. Step 1: Proposal and Initiative Legislation in Monaco can originate in…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos of Spain makes unexpected statement about King Felipe on historic day

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20th November 2025
King Juan Carlos has surprised his son and successor, King Felipe, with an unexpected public statement about him on an historic day for Spain. The country is reflecting on the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the fascist dictator, Francisco Franco, and the restoration of the monarchy. A series of public events are planned to mark half a century of new Borbon rule but Juan Carlos, the…
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Monaco

Princess Caroline presents her sister, Princess Stephanie, with one of Monaco's highest honours but Princess Charlene misses royal family get together

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18th November 2025
The three children of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco were reunited in the heart of the Principality and for a very special reason. The eldest of the trio, Princess Caroline, presented the youngest, Princess Stephanie, with one of Monaco’s highest honours while their brother, the Sovereign Prince, watched on. Albert II had awarded Stephanie with the distinction of the…
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Spain

A birthday surprise for Queen Sofia of Spain

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4th November 2025
Queen Sofia of Spain appeared emotional as she received a surprise for her birthday. A day after turning 87, Queen Sofia attended a concert at the Theatre Royal in Madrid where where she found herself the star of the show as the audience sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. From the royal box, Queen Sofia heard a fulsome tribute to her led by the singer and TV presenter, Alaska, who…
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