Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf opens exhibition and drawing competition

On Thursday 22 April, the exhibition “The Thinking Hand” was opened by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. This is an annual scholarship competition for young artists. “The Thinking Hand” is a recurring drawing competition and exhibition for young artists who work with visual design in art, architecture, fashion, design, illustration, game development or other related…
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Sweden

Grandchildren of monarchs: King Carl XVI Gustaf

Continuing our series that looks at the grandchildren of the world’s monarchs, this edition focuses on the grandchildren of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Only two of the King’s grandchildren hold the style of Royal Highness and are members of the Royal…
Spain

Princess Leonor launches submarine

The Princess of Asturias has overseen the launch of a new class of submarine, hailed by experts as crucial for Spain’s ongoing military operations. Princess Leonor, 15, was joined by her sister, Infanta Sofia, 13, at the naval base at Cartagena for the ceremony which saw the heir to the throne launch the Isaac Peral, the first of four new vessels which will take their places in the…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria speaks on the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has spoken of her fondness for France in a special video message marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris. Institut Suédois, formerly known as the Centre Culturel Suédois, is a Swedish cultural centre in Paris. The House of Culture in Paris includes art, design and photo exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, seminars, a permanent art…
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CoronavirusEuropean RoyalsThe Netherlands

Queen Máxima visits cleaning company in Uden

Queen Máxima paid a working visit to CSU, a cleaning business with headquarters in Uden, on Tuesday to celebrate the company’s win in the Large Business category for the Koning Willem I Awards. CSU has eleven offices throughout the Netherlands and employs over 15,000 people. Given the focus on hygiene and cleanliness, all social distancing and health protocols were followed, and, where…
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