Spain

Felipe de Marichalar joins his grandfather King Juan Carlos in exile

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14th February 2023
King Juan Carlos of Spain’s 24-year-old grandson, Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y Borbón, has been at the centre of a number of scandals in the recent months. He has been involved in nightclub brawls, police interrogations and has been linked to right-wing figures. Felipe, who is fourth-in-line to the throne, has now discreetly left Spain to join his grandfather, Juan Carlos, in exile…
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Luxembourg

Funeral details revealed for Princess Marie-Gabrielle of Luxembourg

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14th February 2023
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has revealed the funeral plans for Princess Marie-Gabrielle. The funeral for the aunt and godmother of Grand Duke Henri will take place on 18 February at 11 am at Ledreborg Castle near Copenhagen, Denmark, where her family resided. Grand Duke Henri will attend the funeral. Attendance of other members of the Grand Ducal Family was not mentioned in the…
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Belgium

King Philippe of Belgium and his unique relationship with the church

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12th February 2023
King Philippe of Belgium will be marking a decade of kingship in July 2023; he took the throne after his father abdicated in 2013. Philippe’s role as sovereign has a different relationship with the church than many other monarchs. Belgium does not have a state church. As of 2018, over 60% of Belgians identify as Christian, with 57% of the population identifying as Catholic. As monarch…
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Sweden

Swedish jubilee tour kicks off

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12th February 2023
The county tours by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have kicked off as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for the King. The King and Queen undertook the first stop in each of Sweden’s counties last week in Södermanland County and the city of…
Luxembourg

Luxembourg's royals mourn Princess Marie-Gabrielle

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11th February 2023
Luxembourg’s Grand Duke has expressed his deep sadness at the death of his aunt, Princess Marie-Gabrielle. The princess, who was 97, died on February 10th 2023. Princess Marie-Gabrielle was the last surviving child of Grand Duchess Charlotte, who ruled Luxembourg between 1919 and 1964. She was the sister of Grand Duke Jean who reigned between 1964 and 2000. Grand Duke Henri and…
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