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Historic castle destroyed by Turkish earthquake

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8th February 2023
The massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday has had devastating effects.Over 11,000 people are dead across the two countries, and over tens of thousands have been injured as rescue personnel work to clear rubble and find survivors. There has also been significant physical damage to the landscape and buildings, including a nearly-2,000 year castle. Gaziantep Castle, in the…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royal visit lands in Sint Maarten

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8th February 2023
The Dutch Royal Family is continuing on their tour of the Dutch Caribbean and landed in Sint Maarten on Monday, 6 February. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands briefly switched royals to his “other” job and co-piloted the plane that flew the Dutch royals to…
Denmark

Danish Royal House reveals summer trips on royal yacht

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7th February 2023
It may still be winter, but the Danish Royal Family is already looking forward to the summer. They have announced their summer travel plans aboard the royal yacht, Dannebrog. The Danish tradition of summer cruises throughout Europe began under King Christian IX, who was King of Denmark from 1863 to 1906. The family spends several months of the summer cruising, and the royal yacht is…
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The Netherlands

Protestors on royal visit demand reparations

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2nd February 2023
The King and Queen of the Netherlands, as well as the Princess of Orange, are currently on tour in the Dutch Caribbean.This is the Princess of Orange’s first tour, and she has jumped in and taken to her royal duties. The tour is not without controversy, though, as protestors have demanded reparations for slavery under Dutch rule. A group of indigenous protestors part of the group…
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The Netherlands

Princess Amalia kicks off first royal tour

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31st January 2023
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands is currently on her first royal tour and has taken to her new responsibilities with ease.The 19-year-old Princess of Orange is accompanying her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, on a ten-day tour of the Dutch Caribbean. The tour started on Saturday, and the Princess has had a very busy three days to start. View this…
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