Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf: "And though it might be hard, remember: You are not alone."

King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed Sweden this afternoon from Stenhammar Palace in Södermanland regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The King’s speech, “The King’s greeting to Sweden,” was aired on SVT1. He recorded the speech from Stenhammar Palace where he and Queen Silvia have been residing since the outbreak began in Sweden. He spoke about how he was delivering his…
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Crown Prince Hussein delivers in-kind aid in Irbid

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II joined the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army on Monday to help distribute in-kind aid in Irbid – the second largest metropolitan population area in Jordan after the capital in Amman. The packages consisted of in-kind assistance and food supply packages. These packages are being distributed in a number of municipalities and local…
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Eswatini

Eswatini's Princess Sikhanyiso reveals pregnancy

In a series of posts on her Instagram account, Eswatini’s Princess Sikhanyiso, 32, revealed that she is expecting a son. The posts were from her baby shower at Nkoyoyo Royal Palace which featured a sign that said, “It’s a boy! A little prince is on the way!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Inkhosatana…
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King Abdullah addresses Jordan over COVID-19

Jordan’s King Abdullah II addressed Jordanians via a video message on Monday regarding the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak. He expressed his confidence in his fellow countrymen in their ability to face the responsibility that lay ahead of them and the world due to the virus. His Majesty spoke about Jordan’s response to the pandemic and said that he ordered the government to counter…
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