Spain

King Felipe hands out influential awards

King Felipe of Spain was at the National Museum Art Centre Reina Sofía to award the Influyente Prizes in their eight categories. The magazine El Confidencial and the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills organise the ceremony every year. His Majesty was accompanied by the President of the Madrid Community, the Minister for Green Transitions and Demographic Challenge, the Minister for…
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Queen Rania shares a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in her Earthshot Innovation Summit speech

As a member of the council of the Earthshot Prizes, Queen Rania gave a speech at the Earthshot Prizes Innovation Summit in New York City. It was scheduled that Prince William, who founded the Earthshot Prizes in 2020, would travel to the Big Apple for the event, but royal mourning prevented him from doing so. However, he did manage to send a pre-recorded video message for the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Special exhibition showcasing The Queen is extended in homage to Her late Majesty

A special exhibition showcasing the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is to be extended in homage to Her late Majesty. The exhibition, which has opened in Trafford, was originally planned as a celebration of the monarch’s 70-years on the throne. It has now been extended as a tribute to the late Sovereign.  Titled ‘Happy and Glorious’, the exhibition will feature many items…
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Japan

Japan's Emperor Emeritus undergoes eye surgery

Akihito, the Emperor Emeritus of Japan, has undergone cataract surgery on his left eye, according to Japanese media.  The former ruler of Japan was seen entering Tokyo University Hospital on Monday morning. He arrived alone, but his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko, joined…
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Flags fly at full mast once again, but royal mourning continues

The State Funeral and burial ceremony for the late Queen Elizabeth II concluded the national mourning period that spanned 11 days following her death.  Throughout the mourning period, all British institutional buildings around the world have had their flags flying at half mast; that includes embassies, consulates and other institutions that represent the United Kingdom in the world.  One…
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