Spain

Hot weather, a very warm welcome for King Juan Carlos and a new dilemma for King Felipe

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21st May 2022
Temperatures in some parts of Spain are hitting record levels and the heat seems to be spreading. As he set foot on Spanish soil for the first time in almost two years, King Juan Carlos found himself the star of a very warm welcome indeed. Even the man at the centre of the celebrations seemed somewhat surprised by them. Large crowds and loud cheers greeted him as he made his way to the sailing…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos returns to Spain from exile

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19th May 2022
King Juan Carlos has set foot again in Spain, returning home after almost two years in exile. The former monarch touched down in Vigo in Galicia in the early evening of May 19th 2022. On hand to greet him was his elder daughter, Infanta Elena, who hugged him warmly as he stepped off the plane before curtseying. As he was driven away from the airport he had the windows of his car lowered so…
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Spain

Spain on standby for the return of a king from exile

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19th May 2022
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in almost two years. Officials issued a brief statement less than 24 hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for a brief visit. Juan Carlos…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon leaves for expedition over Greenland

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19th May 2022
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has left Norway with Greenland as his destination. On 19 May, he kicks off on a three-week-long journey to cross Greenland on skis and kites. The expedition is organised by the University of Tromsø and marks the university’s 50th anniversary. It was King Olav who opened the university 50 years ago. The Crown Prince will be part of the first part of…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander in mourning for best friend's son

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18th May 2022
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is in mourning after the son of his best friend died. Jan de Beaufort, 19, died on 9 May. He was the son of the King’s best friend, Frans de Beaufort. Jan de Beaufort was a student at the University of Utrecht, where he was taking veterinary courses. No cause of death has been announced. King Willem-Alexander put an obituary message in…
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