Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome Egyptian President for State Visit

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6th December 2024
This has been a busy week for State Visits with the third getting under way. King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have welcomed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt to Copenhagen. The President of Egypt arrived on Thursday evening; however, the Danish King and Queen formally welcomed him on Friday morning.  He arrived at Christian VII’s Palace at Amalienborg Palace where they…
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FeaturesRoyal Christmas

A Christmas speech of pride and joy

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5th December 2024
In this season of Advent, Royal Central is looking at different royal Christmas Broadcasts from the last century in the lead up to Christmas. While many broadcasts have had to acknowledge difficult events, some were focused on the positive. Queen Elizabeth II’s 2012 Christmas Day address was one of the most joyful in her reign. Not only did London host the 2012 Olympic Games in July, Queen…
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Belgium

Sparkle in Belgium as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome Oman's Sultan on State Visit

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4th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on a State Visit. The Belgian queen brought needed glamour with several sentimental jewels for the State Banquet.  Queen Mathilde wore a burgundy coat and dress with a coordinating hat and pumps to welcome the Sultan. She also chose her Lady Dior handbag in bordeaux, a bag that she first carried…
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Sweden

Sofia, the cover star princess

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4th December 2024
Princess Sofia of Sweden has appeared in Vogue Scandinavia ahead of her 40th birthday and given a rare interview.  The princess, who will be celebrating her 40th birthday on 6 December, was photographed both at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with her husband and children…
Royal News

Mary of Denmark marks a year as queen by creating a new tiara

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4th December 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark has chosen to mark the end of her first year as queen in a truly majestic style – by creating a new tiara out of a historic chain and pendant!  The Danish Royal Family shared a behind the scenes peek of its creation as the new queen tried on the new tiara. The diadem has been made from a set called the rose stone which was first created in the 1840s, and included…
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