Spain

Queen Letizia comes in for criticism from her father in law, King Juan Carlos

King Juan Carlos appears to have taken a swipe at his daughter in law, Queen Letizia, in his new book. It’s long been rumoured that relations between the two were strained, even before his abdication and later self imposed exile. Now, the former monarch appears to confirm that with comments about Letizia. As he began interviews with the French press to promote his memoirs…
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Denmark

Queen Mary of Denmark steals the show with a tiara that has a very modern symbolic meaning

Queen Mary of Denmark was the unrivalled star of the first day of a State Visit to Latvia and she crowned her success with a tiara that has a very modern symbolic meaning. Mary, who was accompanying her husband on this important trip, chose a diamond and ruby tiara that’s far from grand in stature but is heavy with story. For the tiara in question was bought by Mary herself when she…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde wore white to meet Pope Leo XIV for this historic reason

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican just days after the high profile State Visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla. The Belgian royals had an audience with the Pope at the Holy See where the also exchanged gifts. Philippe and Mathilde had already met Leo XIV when they attended his inauguration mass in May following his election as…
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Royal News

Princess Leonor uses important speech to share sweet words about her sister, Infanta Sofia

Princess Leonor used her most important speech of the year to share sweet words about her younger sister, Infanta Sofia. Leonor, who will turn 20 in a few days time, was delivering the main speech at the Princess of Asturias Awards when she turned her attentions to Sofia, 18. As the heir to the throne paid tribute one of the award winners, Serena Williams, she paid tribute to the strong bond…
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