European RoyalsNorway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit attends literary conversation in Lillestrøm

Crown Princess Mette-Marit has attended a literary discussion at the new Lillestrøm library, opening the Cultural Corners week at the new library. In a conversation about representation and expectations and how that relates to literature, the Crown Princess listened as Jan Grue, Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen and Abid Raja spoke about their experiences. The conversation was entitled “I am not…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

What is the 'Royal Prerogative'?

As we look into the role The Queen plays in appointing a new prime minister, we’re looking at Royal Prerogative and how it is exercised. Simply put, Royal Prerogative is the authority and powers vested in the sovereign to govern. However, in modern times, it is…
The Netherlands

Queen Maxima travels to India for UN role

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has completed a visit to India in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. The Dutch Queen’s visit comes as India is poised to assume leadership of the G20 in December, following the end of Bangladesh’s term. The Royal House of the Netherlands billed her visit as a way to “discuss the…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen thanks Canadian group for swan named in her honour

The Queen has thanked a Canadian marsh and wetland preservation group for naming a swan in her honour. The Friends of Wye Marsh sent The Queen a letter back in June during the Platinum Jubilee weekend to alert her to their newest adopted trumpeter swan, C70, named Elizabeth in honour of The Queen. According to an earlier article from the Village Media publication group, the letter sent to…
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Monaco

Prince Albert shares sympathy after violent storms on Corsica

Prince Albert II of Monaco has sent a message of support to the President of the Executive Council of Corsica following devasting storms that hit the island. In a message sent to President Gilles Simeoni, Prince Albert wrote: “Mr President, Together with my family and the people of the Principality of Monaco, I would like to express our deepest sympathy for the tragic consequences of the…
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