Spain

Spain's Princess Leonor unrecognisable on first coin

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27th July 2018
Spain’s Leonor, Princess of Asturias is unrecognisable on her first coin that has been issued by the Royal Mint of Spain for the 1300 Anniversary of the Kingdom of Asturias. The coin is also in celebration of Spain’s first proclamation of the Picos de Europa as a National Park, according to Spanish paper, El Pais. The 12-year-old future Queen of Spain is seen on the front of the €30…
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Jordan

Before they were royal: The life of Queen Rania of Jordan

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20th July 2018
Continuing our summer series on the lives of those who married into the royal families of the world and their lives pre-marriage, this edition takes a look back at the pre-royal life of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan or Rania Al-Yassin as she was known prior to her marriage to the now King Abdullah II of Jordan. Rania Al-Yassin was born on 31 August 1970 to Palestinian…
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Sweden

King of Sweden releases statement as wildfires rage across country

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18th July 2018
As 59 locations in Sweden are currently on fire, King Carl XVI Gustaf has released a statement regarding the forest fires. He praised the work of emergency services working to bring the blazes under control, as well as expressed support for those who have been directly impacted. In a statement released by the Royal Court of Sweden yesterday His Majesty the King remarked, “My family and I are…
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Monaco

Prince Albert II of Monaco cancels engagements due to fatigue

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12th July 2018
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has cancelled a series of engagements due to fatigue, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco announced on Wednesday. The Prince’s Palace explained that His Serene Highness’s “state of fatigue required a health check whose results do not cause any concern.” As a result of his health check, the Prince has been advised to lighten his…
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