European Royals

Princess Charlene's surprising gesture to Queen Letizia raises questions

Princess Charlene met Queen Letizia of Spain on a brief visit to Madrid and her response has led to a debate about protocol. The Princess of Monaco curtsied to the Queen of Spain as she greeted her and it’s led to questions about whether Charlene had made a mistake. Her husband, Albert II, is the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, making Charlene a consort. And although she is styled Her Serene…
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Features

It's the biggest royal month of the year - this is what's happening in June, so far, and it's busy

It’s a bumper month of royal events this June. In one short month, we get non stop glitz for a golden wedding anniversary, a look back at another famous royal marriage and a hugely important visit. And that’s just for starters. Take a breath and try to keep up. Sweden June is always a busy time for Sweden’s royals as the country marks its National Day on June 6. King Carl Gustaf, Queen…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain takes command after national flag tumbles during important military parade

King Felipe of Spain took command as an unprecedented accident hit one of the biggest military events in the country. As the Spanish king stood to take the salute on the country’s National Day for the Armed Forces, the flag that was being hoisted above the ceremony suddenly broke loose and tumbled to the ground. The giant flag fell on several military officers keeping guard beneath…
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Royal News

Norway's Queen Sonja in hospital with heart problems as her son admits another royal is 'seriously' ill

Queen Sonja of Norway has been taken to hospital with heart problems and will remain there under medical care for several days. Late on May 27, Norway’s royal court announced that Queen Sonja, 87, had been admitted to the Rigshospitalet in Oslo after experiencing heart fibrillation. The statement also said that she was being treated for heart failure. Doctors will keep her in hospital…
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