Spain

All eyes on Leonor's hands as Spain's royals visit Girona

All eyes have been on Princess Leonor’s hands as the Spanish royals are visiting Girona. The Princess of Asturias and her sister, Infanta Sofía, have undertaken several engagements in the city, but what has caught the Spanish media’s attention is the heir to the throne’s hands, which appear to have burns on them. Leonor, 16, has what appears to be burn injuries to three…
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FeaturesNorway

The love of King Harald and Queen Sonja

As Norway prepared to celebrate the 80th birthdays of Their Majesties the King and Queen in 2017, I thought the story of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s relationship was worth sharing with our readers. Now, on the Queen’s 85th birthday, we revisit one of the most…
Norway

Who is Queen Sonja of Norway?

Today, 4 July, is Queen Sonja of Norway’s 85th birthday. On this occasion, we look back at the Queen’s life and some of her achievements as Queen of Norway. Sonja Haraldsen was born as the youngest daughter of clothing merchant Karl August Haraldsen and his wife…
Denmark

Danish royals release statement after tragic mall shooting

Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have released a statement after the tragic mall shooting in Copenhagen. In a joint statement, they said: “Tonight we have received the shocking news about the serious incidents in Copenhagen earlier today. “We do not yet know the full extent of the tragedy, but it is already clear that more people have…
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Belgium

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium opens namesake 3D printing lab

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium conducted her second solo engagement just five days after the first, as she opened a 3D printing lab named after her at KU Leuven.  Upon her arrival, on Thursday, 30th June, the Princess was escorted to her seat in the front row for the official inauguration ceremony, during which Prof Van Hooreweder, the head of research, said: “We are particularly honoured by…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome world leaders to Madrid for NATO summit

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed guests as they arrived at Madrid’s Royal Palace to attend the opening dinner of the NATO Summit taking place in the Spanish capital on Wednesday and Thursday.  With the invitation-only requesting cocktail attire, Queen Letizia recycled her Magna Magnolia dress from The 2nd Skin Co which she debuted for the 2021 Princess of Asturias Awards. She paired it…
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