European Royals

Two heirs to the throne to enjoy one of the oldest royal entertainment shows in the world

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23rd November 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales will attend this year’s Royal Variety Show – with some special guests of their own. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden will also be at the gala event at the Royal Albert Hall. The performance, one of the high points of the showbusiness year, takes place on November 30th 2023, during the official visit that the Swedish heir and her husband…
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European Royals

The first royal Letizia: mother of Napoleon

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21st November 2023
Queen Letizia has made her mark on the royal scene over the past two decades and her name counts as one of the more unusual among royalty. But the Queen of Spain isn’t the first Letizia on the regal scene. Two hundred years ago, the man who dominated Europe and made himself Emperor of France gave an important royal title to his mother. And as he made that declaration, Letizia Ramolino became…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol concert with focus on the youngest in society

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18th November 2023
The Princess of Wales will host a carol service at Westminster Abbey as Advent gets under way with a focus on celebrating those who look after babies and young children. The Princess will welcome special guests from across the UK to the Abbey for the event, the third year in a row that this Christmas celebration has taken place. The concert will once again be broadcast on Christmas Eve…
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Spain

King Felipe sees Spain's Prime Minister sworn in after controversy and protests

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17th November 2023
King Felipe has overseen the swearing in of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, for a new term but the appointment follows a time of controversy which has led to division across the country. Pedro Sanchez was officially appointed to the role again at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on the morning of November 17th 2023 with Spain’s King in attendance. Felipe VI looked solemn as the PSOE…
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