Denmark

Who is Prince Nikolai of Denmark?

Prince Nikolai William Alexander Frederik was born on 28 August 1999 at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen to Prince Joachim and his first wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. Formally styled as His Highness Prince Nikolai of Denmark, Count of Monpezat, Nikolai is the eldest grandchild of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and her late husband, Prince Henrik and is currently seventh in line to the…
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European Royals

Marie Antoinette’s jewels to be auctioned

Sotheby’s auction house is set to auction of the royal jewels of French Queen Marie Antoinette on 12 December, alongside a number of other jewels from the royal houses of Bourbon-Parma. Sotheby’s Vice President of Fine Jewellery in Europe, Daniela Macetti says that “This is one of the most important royal jewellery collections ever on the market. Staying out of sight, never seen in public…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene visits nursing home

Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco made a surprise visit he A Qiétüdine retirement home in Monaco on Saturday, 4 August. Though the royal was thought to be on summer vacation, she took the time to visit with staff and was captured smiling and interacting with…
International royals

King of Morocco dismisses Minister of Economy and Finance

In a formal statement issued by the royal cabinet on Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that King Mohammed VI would be relieving Minister of Economy and Finance, Mohamed Boussaid, from his duties within the government. The decision came after His Majesty had consulted with Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani and is in accordance with the powers of the monarch outlined in Article 47 of…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe inaugurates 5th edition of World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies

King Felipe of Spain this week attended the opening ceremonies for the fifth meeting of the World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies 2018 (WOCMES). Organised by the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation, the conference is taking place from 16 to 20 July in Seville and provides a forum for presentation, debate and sharing of the latest information and studies on the Middle East. Covering…
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