Spain

The royal bride who survived an assassination attempt on her wedding day

A century ago, the woman who reigned as Spanish consort had more than her fair share of problems. She was Victoria Eugenie, known as Ena, and her first day as a queen began in a terrifying manner. Ena perhaps realized the turbulence ahead of her just minutes after her wedding. She walked into the Royal Monastery of San Jeronimo in Madrid on May 21st 1906 as a princess and left as a queen having…
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Royal News

King Harald to scale back public duties ''out of consideration for his age''

King Harald of Norway is scaling back his public engagements on a permanent basis. The king, who is 87, will continue with his constitutional duties and will still hold audiences and meetings at the Royal Palace as well as undertake visits around Norway. But the number of activities he takes on will be reduced with immediate effect. The announcement came as King Harald returned to work after…
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British Royals

Prince William promises to take care of Catherine as he is handed get well cards

The Prince of Wales promised to keep looking after his wife as he was handed a card for Catherine on his first public engagement since she announced she is being treated for cancer. Prince William was given get well message for his wife by Rachel Candappa, one of the volunteers at Surplus to Supper in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. William visited the food redistribution centre and rolled up his…
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European Royals

King Philippe has to take a break from State Visit to host EU leaders

The King of the Belgians had to take a break from the State Visit he was hosting for the Grand Duke of Luxembourg as another important international gathering took place. King Philippe opened the doors of the Royal Palace in Brussels to EU leaders as an extraordinary European summit took place in Brussels on April 18th 2024. King Philippe and Grand Duke Henri during the second day of the…
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