Belgium

A minute's silence held for victims of Brussels terror attack as Portuguese State Visit to Belgium begins

The President of Portugal joined the King and Queen of the Belgians in a minute’s silence for the victims of a terror attack that took place just hours before the official start of his State Visit to Belgium. Two Swedish football fans were killed when a gunman opened fire in Brussels on the evening of October 16th 2023. The terror attack led to the security threat level in the Belgian…
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Belgium

The next Queen Elisabeth: how is she preparing for her future role?

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their roles in a continuously changing landscape. Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25 October 2001, the first of four children born to the then-Duke and Duchess of Brabant. As it happens for many firstborns, she shaped the education path for the rest of her…
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Denmark

A bright future ahead: the education of a future king as Prince Christian turns 18

Education is one of the most important journeys that an heir to the throne can undertake in order to prepare for the role that awaits them. As he turns 18 and becomes an adult, let’s take a look back at the academic studies tackled by His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Denmark. From the start of his education journey, he made history as the first member of the Royal Family…
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Spain

When family and duty mix: a difficult October on the horizon for King Felipe of Spain

Another crucial milestone in Princess Leonor’s military career is fast approaching, and this time her parents will be present for it. On 7th October, Princess Leonor and her fellow cadets at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza will swear allegiance to the flag – an act traditionally presided over by either the monarch or consort. This time, both King Felipe and Queen…
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