Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco buys his mother, Princess Grace's childhood home in Philadelphia

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22nd October 2016
Prince Albert II of Monaco has confirmed to People Magazine that he has purchased his mother, Princess Grace’s childhood home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, saying, “It feels good.” The Kelly Family House in East Falls section of Philadelphia (3901 Henry Avenue) was built by John B. Kelly, Sr. in 1929. Grace Kelly, actress and Princess of Monaco grew up here. It was here where…
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Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain presented with Mano Amiga Award for her work in fighting Alzheimer's

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15th October 2016
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was presented with the Mano Amiga award for her work in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. The award is handed out to those who have personally dedicated their time and effort for decades in raising awareness and funds for research. © Casa de S.M. el Rey Dr. Pablo Martinez-Lage was also given the award for his involvement in research of the disease and the early…
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Spain

Spanish royals commemorate National Day

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12th October 2016
The 12th of October is the National Day holiday, or Fiesta Nacional de España, in Spain. It is held each year on this date to commemorate Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on behalf of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492. Eugene Delacroix painting…
International royals

King of Thailand in unstable condition

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10th October 2016
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who is also known as King Rama IX, is in unstable condition, according to the palace in a statement released late Sunday. The King had been receiving hemodialysis treatment. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is widely revered and news on his health is closely followed by those in Thailand. His Majesty was treated on Saturday and given hemodialysis, which cleanses the…
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Sweden

Some Swedish lawmakers want to abolish the monarchy

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7th October 2016
Swedish media, Expressen and Nyheter 24, have reported that several top Swedish lawmakers want to abolish the monarchy and turn the castles into museums. Politicians from the Centre Party, Social Democrats, Left Party, Green Party, and Liberal Party have filed a joint motion…
Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

Special Heads Together event for World Mental Health Day being held by the Cambridges and Prince Harry

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5th October 2016
Kensington Palace has announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will celebrate World Mental Health Day at County Hall and The London Eye with Heads Together on Monday, 10 October. Kensington Palace has said that the theme for this year “focuses on the importance of psychological and mental health first aid for all.” During a reception for the charities that are…
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