Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia return to work after turbulent summer for Spain's royals

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2nd September 2020
The King and Queen of Spain have returned to engagements after a summer which saw them and their family put under scrutiny by politicians and commentators as the fall out from the self imposed exile of King Juan Carlos I continued. Felipe VI and Letizia were back at work after just a fortnight out of the public eye. The couple and their children, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, carried out…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene's style nod to the Tour de France as she marks its return

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1st September 2020
Princess Charlene of Monaco adopted the famous yellow of the Tour de France as she helped get the famous cycling contest under way in Nice this weekend. Charlene, alongside her husband Prince Albert II, travelled to the French city for the first stage of the race which is finally taking place after being put on hold earlier this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. [getty…
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Norway

Royal Wedding Dresses: Queen Sonja of Norway

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29th August 2020
The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where princes were expected to wed regally.
CoronavirusThe Netherlands

The King and Queen of the Netherlands apologise for social distancing mistake

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24th August 2020
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have issued a personal apology on Twitter after breaching social distancing guidelines while on holiday. In an image shared on social media, the royal couple were seen standing close to a member of staff at a restaurant they visited while spending time on the Greek island of Milos. It led to comment and debate as all three people in…
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European RoyalsFeatures

The Royal Week in Pictures

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23rd August 2020
It has been a mixed week on the royal front. The families of Scandinavia are returning to duties while other dynasties continue their summer breaks in a time when no one knows how the regal autumn will look. Here’s the royal week just past, in pictures. Mary’s…
Spain

King Juan Carlos is in the United Arab Emirates

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17th August 2020
The former monarch of Spain, Juan Carlos I, has been living in the United Arab Emirates since he went into self imposed exile at the start of the month. The Spanish Royal Household confirmed his new location when asked whether the King Emeritus was in the UAE. The spokesperson’s response was ”that is what King Juan Carlos has told us.” The confirmation of his whereabouts…
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