Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks of duty and hope in birthday interview

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23rd August 2023
Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave a wide-ranging interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK to coincide with her 50th birthday. She spoke of her humble beginnings, how she’s adjusted to life in the Royal Family, and her hopes for the future. As Norway’s Crown Princess, she said she has been inspired by the people she meets and the sense of community in her work. “The fact that together we…
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Spain

The Queen of Spain bounces on demand as World Cup celebrations continue

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21st August 2023
If the winning team tells you to jump, you jump, as Queen Letizia found out on Sunday afternoon. The Spanish women’s football team, La Roja, won the Women’s World Cup, defeating England’s Lionesses 1-0 as Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía watched from the stands. After their victory, the royal women joined the team on the field to celebrate their win. Video captured Queen Letizia…
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Spain

Why the heir to the throne of Spain is known as the Princess of Asturias

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9th August 2023
The Spanish heir to the throne is always given a special title, Prince or Princess of Asturias, to denote their place as first in line to the throne. It is a title that dates back to the late 1300s and has continued to this day. Princess Leonor became the Princess of Asturias on 19 June 2014 following the abdication of her grandfather, Juan Carlos, and the accession of her father, Felipe. In…
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British Royals

No public events to mark the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death

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5th August 2023
As the first anniversary of her death nears, a spokesperson for King Charles III has announced that there will be no public tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September. The government is not planning any public events to mark the occasion, and a permanent tribute is still in the early phases and will not be ready in time for the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. A…
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