A new survey for a major Spanish
newspaper has shown support for King Juan Carlos to return from his
self imposed exile. The poll, for El Mundo, found 55% of people
asked think the former monarch should come back to live in the
country he ruled for almost forty years. It also found that 31%
were opposed to him returning. El Mundo is a liberal conservative
newspaper and a supporter of the…
King Felipe VI of Spain began his royal
year in a very different way. Every January 6th, the Spanish
monarch oversees the ‘Pascua Militar’ in Madrid, the traditional
ceremony marking the start of the military year. However, in 2021,
events were curtailed owing to…
King Juan Carlos I of Spain was visited
by his eldest child, Infanta Elena, as he spent his birthday in
exile. The former monarch turned 83 on January 5th 2021 and passed
the day in Abu Dhabi where he has been living since August 2020
after deciding to leave the country…
The Queen of Denmark usually likes to get
the royal year off to a glittering start with a string of special
receptions and banquets. However, in 2021, that’s all on ice in the
chilly days of early January, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. So
instead of new sparkle, Royal Central is taking a look back at past
galas and in the 2010s, Queen Margrethe treated us to a rainbow of
dresses and…
The Queen of Denmark has been vaccinated
against Covid-19. Margrethe II received the jab on New Year’s Day.
The Royal Court announced that the Monarch, who is 80, had been
inoculated via a short statement on the afternoon of January 1st
2021. It was confirmed…
The New Year was barely a few hours old
before the Duchess of Cornwall shared news of a brand new project
supporting a cause very close to her heart. Camilla has launched
her own online reading forum as she continues to put the focus on
the importance of literature. The…
Prince Albert II of Monaco has used his
traditional New Year’s Eve message to speak of his hope for the
future and his determination to lead his nation towards better
times. Speaking in French, the Sovereign Prince looked back on a
year he believed would ‘‘remain etched in our memories, marked by
doubt, fear and pain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has
spread across…
The end of the year is traditionally a
time for reflection, for looking back, for taking stock. This year,
with its many and ever changing challenges, is no different. We’ll
all be glad to leave 2020 behind and as we prepare to show it the
door, in the hope of better…
Princess Anne’s year usually comes to an
end with her tucking over 500 engagements under her belt and the
words ‘hardest working royal’ ringing in her ears. This year has
been very different for the Princess Royal. As well as turning 70,
she’s seen her usual pattern…
Luxembourg's Prime Minister defends Grand Duke Henri's decision to spend holidays in France
30th December 2020
The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier
Bettel, has dismissed criticism of the country’s Grand Duke after
it emerged that Henri has spent part of the festive season at his
home in the south of France despite restrictions in place to stop
the spread of coronavirus. News of the Grand Duke’s Christmas
holiday was confirmed in a statement to Radio 100.7 in which it was
confirmed that…
