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A royal reunion! Princess Leonor of Spain and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands graduate UWC Atlantic

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21st May 2023
UWC Atlantic, in Wales, has hosted a mini royal reunion, as Spain’s Princess Leonor and the Netherlands’ Princess Alexia ended their two years stay at the college with the traditional Leavers celebration. The heir to the Spanish throne was joined by her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, as well as her younger sister, Infanta Sofía, who will be starting her own experience at UWC…
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Thailand

Uncertain times for Thailand's monarchy and their lèse majesté laws

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16th May 2023
Thailand’s elections were held over the weekend – the result of which gave the world a much different image than what many were predicting.  First and foremost, voter turnout at the polling stations was at a record high, with many young people and first time voters turning out to cast their ballots.  Second, the parties receiving the most support was also something of a surprise.
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Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde host garden party to celebrate 10 years on the throne

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14th May 2023
2023 is set to be one of the most important celebration years when it comes to European monarchies: the coronation of King Charles III in the UK, the Golden Jubilee for King Carl XVI Gustaf in Sweden, and the tenth-anniversary celebrations for the reigns of King Willem-Alexander in the Netherlands and King Philippe in Belgium.  The latter organised a garden party to celebrate this important…
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King Willem-Alexander talks about his reign's "biggest error in judgement"

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13th May 2023
On the eighth episode of the podcast “Through the Eyes of the King,” King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands discussed what he believes has been the biggest judgement error in his years on the throne.  His Majesty talked at length about his decision to travel abroad to Greece in the early fall of 2020, when most of his country was going back into lockdown – a decision that cost him…
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