Features

Why the first ''commoner'' to be Queen of England was actually rather noble

Who was the first commoner to be Queen of England? There has been a long debate on the matter, because the parameters for being classified as “commoner” have shifted though the centuries. Elizabeth Woodville is considered the first commoner to be crowned as queen consort. The glittering ceremony, in 1464, came just months after her shock marriage to Edward IV. But was Elizabeth…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip shows support and passion for racing

Prince Carl Philip has attended an important racing competition, which took place in Karlskoga.  On 7th and 8th October, the prince was at the Gelleråsen Arena, where he watched the several stages of this year’s competition which carries his name. For 2023, the winners were Noel Sundberg, racing for Rotax Max Junior, Simon Ohlin, for Rotax Max Senior, and Rasmus Fridell for Rotax Max…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome European leaders to Spain for summit

As the current holder of the Presidency of the EU Council, Spain was designated to host the 3rd Summit of the European Political Community (EPC). And so the city of Granada opened the doors to one of its most iconic places, the Alhambra, for King Felipe and Queen Letizia to welcome leaders attending the Summit.  Before the dinner, King Felipe and a Spanish delegation met with…
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Denmark

The early life of a baby born to be queen

She’s about to mark a very important moment for her family and for the royal dynasty that she married into. It will be a day marked with a glittering gala and appearances on a famous palace balcony. In October 2023, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will see her eldest…
Norway

Norwegian royals observe tradition as they inaugurate new Parliament session

King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new legislative season. On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness arrived at the Parliament building in an open car, as tradition dictates. The short piece of Karl Johans Gate (Oslo’s main street) that…
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