Norway

A hectic day for King Harald as the 84-year-old King returns to full-time royal duties

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8th September 2021
After a period marked by illness and absence, King Harald of Norway is back at work full time. On Monday, His Majesty attended an event at the football club Vålerenga. Tuesday also turned out to be a hectic day for the 84-year-old monarch. The King hosted lunch at the Royal Palace before attending an award ceremony later that day. It is a tradition that the King and Queen invite new…
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Denmark

Royals confirm return of sparkling New Year’s traditions after pandemic

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8th September 2021
One of the most glittering and stately events on the Danish Royal Family’s calendar will return in 2022: the New Year’s Levees and the New Year’s Reception. In a statement on the Danish Royal House’s website, they note: “For centuries, the Royal House and the Danes have wished each other a happy New Year. The origins of today’s New Year’s levee and New Year’s…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome Chile's President

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8th September 2021
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the President of Chile for an official visit to Spain on Tuesday. King Felipe greeted President Piñera at Zarzuela Palace for an official meeting. Other guests included the Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean and…
Norway

King Harald visits Vålerenga football club

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7th September 2021
His Majesty King Harald visited the Vålerenga football club in Oslo. The King was welcomed by children from the Valle Hovin Sport kindergarten, young players from the Vålerenga football club and “the street team” when he arrived at the home field of Vålerenga at Valle Hovin stadium. In the men’s locker room at the stadium, King Harald met with representatives from football…
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Spain

King Felipe opens 2021-2022 Judicial Year

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6th September 2021
On Monday, King Felipe of Spain presided over the opening of the 2021-2022 Judicial Year.  Despite the judicial power being completely separated from the Crown/Head of State power, as well as the political power in the Parliament, King Felipe is invited to preside this symbolic act every year – a presence established in the Judicial Power Law.  His Majesty arrived at the Justice…
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