Spain

King Felipe receives honour in the US

King Felipe of Spain received the Foreign Policy Association Medal at an award ceremony in the United States. The King of Spain was in the US for a series of meetings and was presented the award on 26 May at the Harvard Club of New York. The honour was handed out at the Foreign Policy Association’s annual dinner and saw the King be welcomed by the permanent representative ambassador…
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Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan in mourning for her father

Queen Rania of Jordan is in mourning for her father. The Queen’s father, Dr Faisal Sidqi Al Yassin, died on 27 May. No cause of death was given. The Royal Hashemite Court is in seven days of mourning on the orders of King Abdullah. In a press release, the…
Sweden

Details released for Sweden's National Day celebrations

The Swedish Royal Court has released details for this year’s National Day celebrations on 6 June. After two years of scaled-down celebrations due to the global health crisis, things will be back to normal in 2022. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia will start the day in Olofström, Blekinge, with a visit to Volvo Cars. They will then be at Holje Park for celebrations that include…
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UAE

A look at Abu Dhabi's new Emir

After the death of Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi now has a new Emir on the throne. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan succeeded his brother on the throne on 13 May 2022 and was elected as the third President of the UAE the following day…
Jordan

King Abdullah releases scathing letter about brother after alleged 2021 coup attempt

King Abdullah of Jordan has released a scathing letter about his younger brother to the Jordanian people. The letter was released over a year after the alleged attempted 2021 coup in Jordan that Prince Hamzah was accused of being involved in. Prince Hamzah is now under house arrest due to his actions. The King said he released the letter to the Jordanian people after coming to “the…
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Norway

Norway's royals lead celebrations on National Day

Norway’s Royal Family has led the celebrations on National Day in the first normal celebrations since the beginning of the global health crisis. The day began in Asker, where the Crown Prince Family greeted the children from Røyken and Hurum primary schools, who took part in the Children’s Parade outside their home. Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra dressed…
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