On Sunday, King Felipe of Spain travelled to Cadiz to welcome back a ship that did the 11th circumnavigation of the globe.Â
His Majesty arrived at the port of Cadiz on board the ship; there, he watched the solemn flag-raising and the subsequent port reentry manoeuvre. Once the ship was back in port, it was boarded by the President of the Andalusian Parliament and the Mayor of Cadiz, both of…
Princess Sofia speaks at Sophiahemmet virtual graduation
14th June 2021
On Friday, Princess Sofia of Sweden spoke at the virtual graduation ceremony of new nurses from Sophiahemmet University.
Similarly to what happened last year, the graduation ceremony was held virtually in 2021. Before the global health emergency exploded 16 months ago…
Netherlands' Golden Coach at Amsterdam Museum for exhibition
12th June 2021
On Tuesday, 9 June, the Netherlands’ Golden State Coach arrived in Amsterdam to be featured in an exhibition.Â
The coach, used traditionally for state functions, such as Budget Day, has been undergoing a five years-long renovation, meaning that King Willem-Alexander…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has visited Fitness Campus Lange Munte, in Kortrijk, Belgium, to show her support for the her country’s Olympians ahead of the Tokyo Games. Â
Her Majesty travelled to the small town, west of Brussels, to give a final encouragement to the Belgian female basketball team, the Cats, who got their first Olympic qualification to take part in the Tokyo…
Crown Prince Frederik to resign as active member of the International Olympic Committee
9th June 2021
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has announced his intention to resign as an active member of the International Olympic Committee, a resignation that should be effective after a vote during the next IOC meeting, at the end of the Tokyo Games.Â
In a statement, on June 8th…
King Felipe of Spain has taken part in a solemn ceremony for the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinando.Â
His Majesty arrived at the Aranjuez Royal Palace, located in Aranjuez, near Madrid, on June 8th 2021, and was received by the Chief of Defence, Lieutenant…
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle have inaugurated a permanent installation in the DjurgÃ¥rden island park in Stockholm.Â
The sculpture, created by Danish-Norwegian duo Elmgreen and Dragset, has been sponsored by the Princess Estelle Cultural Foundation, created in 2019 with the aim of promoting culture and helping artists.
The ceremony was held partially in…
Queen Letizia of Spain has officially opened an exhibition at the Spanish National Library, in Madrid, about feminist writer Emilia Pardo Bazán.Â
The Queen of Spain toured the exhibition with the Vice Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture and Sports, the President of…
On the occasion of Swedish National Day, June 6th 2021, Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson received The King’s Medal.Â
The princess was awarded the honour for her extensive work with charities that build better community ties in several areas.Â
Princess Christina…
Crown Prince Frederik presents Invictus Games medals on the day Prince Harry's daughter was born
6th June 2021
On Friday, 4 June, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark participated in a symbolic medal ceremony for the Invictus Games in Svanemøllen’s Barracks in Copenhagen.Â
Prior to the medal ceremony, His Royal Highness met with several personalities connected with the Games, including Danish Defense Minister Trine Bramsen and the leader of Team Denmark at the Invictus Games, Claus…