Luxembourg

How Europe's newest prince won everyone's attention on his first official engagements

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28th December 2023
Following in his big brother’s footsteps, Prince François of Luxembourg began his official agenda at seven months old. On 25th October 2023, his first official engagement was carried out in his parents’ arms at the Elysis elderly home in Kirchberg, where he quickly became the delight of residents and staff members alike. The home, which is designated to take care of old…
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Features

The modern monarchy that exists because of Napoleon

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23rd November 2023
Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous. Its founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his reward for a well-conducted campaign during the Napoleonic wars. Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born in Pau, southern France, on the 26th of January…
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King Charles III

King Charles commemorates sombre anniversary with the Jewish community in London

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10th November 2023
King Charles III has met with some of the remaining children of the Kindertransport to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht.  On 9th November, His Majesty arrived at London’s Central Synagogue, where he was welcomed by the institution’s authorities.  Once inside, he sat down with some of the children that became part of Kindertransport, a project that rescued children…
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European Royals

Glittering jewels and warm speeches mark Danish State Banquet for Spain

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7th November 2023
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was the setting for a glittering State Banquet that closed the first day of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Denmark. Shortly before 8pm on Monday, 6th November, more than 200 guests, from both Denmark and Spain, arrived at the palace. The last ones to get there were the royals; first was Princess Benedikte, who wore a red gown topped…
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