European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe continues promise for greater transparency as he reveals his wealth for the first time

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27th April 2022
The transition of the Spanish Court towards greater transparency is continuing, with King Felipe taking the unprecedented step of releasing a statement about his finances.  The statement puts clearly on paper the value of His Majesty’s wealth, which comes to over 2.5 million euros. The patrimony of King Felipe totals 2,573, 392,80 euros, divided into 2,267,942,80 euros in assets and bank…
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Middle EastSaudi Arabia

Saudi King and Crown Prince congratulate President Macron on reelection in relationship turning point

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26th April 2022
King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have sent messages of congratulations to French President Emmanuel Macron for his reelection.  The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his son have expressed their “sincere congratulations” for the new presidential term and wished him “every success” and “to the friendly people of France further progress…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary begins Bangladesh trip with sustainability focus

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26th April 2022
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has begun a three-day trip to Bangladesh focused on the impacts of climate change on all sectors of the country. Her Royal Highness is accompanied by Danish Minister for Development and Cooperation, Flemming Møller Mortensen and will be in Bangladesh from 25 to 27 April.  The Crown Princess’s trip also serves as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Revealed: Het Oude Loo Palace turns into Ukrainian refugee centre

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22nd April 2022
The Dutch Royal Information Service (RVD) announced that starting next week, Het Houde Loo Palace will be open to house Ukrainian refugees. In a press release, the Royal House stated that 32 people would be welcomed to the palace – specifically 15 women, 12 children and five men. The welcoming of the refugees into the structure will be handled by the COA, the local…
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