The Yorks

Prince Andrew arrives in Thailand for cremation of the late Thai King

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24th October 2017
The Duke of York has arrived in Thailand for the cremation of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in October 2016. Prince Andrew was greeted at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday morning by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Prajin Juntong. The cremation, which will take place on Thursday, is being attended by royals and dignitaries from across the world. It was confirmed earlier this…
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The Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen lead royal reactions to Las Vegas shooting

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3rd October 2017
After yet another senseless tragedy, this time in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have reacted to the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history that left at least 59 dead and over 500 injured when 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotelonto a country music festival, with…
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Features

In the beginning: The House of Orange-Nassau

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22nd September 2017
This edition of “In the beginning” focuses on the House of Orange-Nassau and both the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg fall under this dynasty.William I, Prince of Orange was the founder of the House of Orange-Nassau when, in 1544, he became the Prince of Orange after being born into the House of Nassau. William, often referred to as William the Silentwas…
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Features

Swedish palace up for sale

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15th September 2017
Skottorp Palace, located inin the Swedish province ofHalland, is up for sale for30 million Swedish kronor ($3.75 million). It contains two floors,six additional sidebuildings and has a park and a moat. It was declared a historic building in…
Sweden

Princess Madeleine attends My Big Day seminar

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14th September 2017
ANNA-LENA AHLSTRÖM, THE ROYAL COURT, SWEDENOn Wednesday morning, Princess Madeleine of Sweden attended a seminar hosted by her patronage Min Stora Dag (My Big Day in English). The seminar was titled “When Life Does Not Follow Manuscript”and was held at the…
Japan

Princess Kako of Akishino arrives in UK to study at Leeds University

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13th September 2017
Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino has arrived in the United Kingdom to study for a year at Leeds University. The 22-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be studying performing arts and psychology which will go toward her degree at her university in Japan, the Imperial Household Agency has said. She will stay in a student dormitory. Classes begin for…
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