CoronavirusEuropean Royals

Coronavirus: tests for a queen as palaces close their doors

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12th March 2020
Coronavirus is impacting lives across the world, and royal families are no different. As stringent protection measures are put in place globally to try and stop the spread of Covid-19, several of Europe’s ruling houses are facing challenges shared with thousands around the world.In Spain, Queen Letizia has undergone tests to see if she has the virus after she met Equality Minister, Irene…
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The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day Two

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12th March 2020
The King and Queen of the Netherlands have continued their State Visit to Indonesia in the city of Yogyakarta. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima met students, talked about business and economic ties and heard about work towards religious tolerance in a busy…
Queen Elizabeth II

The new landmark in the Queen's historic reign

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12th March 2020
The Queen has famously said that ‘inevitably a long life can pass many milestones’ and now she has achieved another of her own. Elizabeth II has just become the fourth longest reigning monarch in recorded history.The Queen’s reign has now overtaken that of Pacal I, ruler of the Maya city state of Palenque, who held power for 68 years and 33 days in the 7th century. Elizabeth…
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The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day One

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11th March 2020
The King and Queen of the Netherlands have officially begun their State Visit to Indonesia. The royal couple were given a ceremonial welcome to the country as it was confirmed that their trip would be shortened by a day out of respect for those who died and were affected by…
The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex marks International Women's Day on her historic visit to South Sudan

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8th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex brought her groundbreaking trip to South Sudan to a close with an event supporting female leadership. As she concluded her time in the country, Sophie attended a day organised by groups working to encourage women in the country to realise their full potential.The event was run by ”Born to Lead”, a group of local civil society activists who are supported by…
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King Charles III

Camilla's powerful speech on domestic abuse

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7th March 2020
”The Victors, not the Victims”The Duchess of Cornwall has given an impassioned speech on the issue of domestic violence. Addressing the Women of the World Festival in London on March 7th 2020, Camilla spoke of the devastating consequences of violence within families and relationships and said that changes in the law weren’t enough, everyone needed to start talking about it.
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