Spain

King Felipe makes first public appearance following violent protests in Madrid and Barcelona

King Felipe of Spain has made his first public appearance since violent protests erupted in Madrid and Barcelona in support of a rapper sent to prison for attacking the Spanish Monarchy. Felipe was well away from crowds during his engagement which took place less than 24 hours after thousands of people took to the streets across Spain to call for the release of Pablo Husel who is now serving a…
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British Royals

Prince Philip is taken to hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital. Buckingham Palace said that Prince Philip, 99, was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in London on the advice of his doctors after he complained of feeling unwell. Royal officials say this is a precautionary measure. The Duke was admitted on the evening of February 16th although his hospital stay wasn’t announced until the afternoon…
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Spain

Spain's Royal Household moves quickly to dismiss reports King Juan Carlos is seriously ill

Reports that King Juan Carlos of Spain had suffered a deterioration in his health have been put aside. The Spanish Royal Household has told the press that speculation that the former monarch is gravely ill have ”no basis.” As the reports circulated on the morning of February 15th 2021, Carlos Herrera, one of Spain’s best known journalists, says he spoke to the former monarch…
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LuxembourgRoyal Weddings

Royal Wedding Settings: the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Luxembourg

Forty years ago, on a day for lovers, a future sovereign married his consort in a cathedral filled with royal resonance. As Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa celebrate their ruby wedding anniversary, Royal Central takes a look at the famous setting for their historic marriage. Henri, then Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista had told the press at…
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