Spain

Felipe VI praises his father, Juan Carlos, on important anniversary

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24th February 2021
King Felipe VI of Spain has praised his father, King Juan Carlos, in a speech marking the 40th anniversary of the attempted coup which saw army officers hold politicians hostage in parliament. Juan Carlos is widely credited with ensuring the coup attempt failed. As the officers took control of parliament on February 23rd 1981, Juan Carlos spoke on television, denouncing the move. It came to an…
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Sweden

Princess Estelle shines in ninth birthday photos

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23rd February 2021
Princess Estelle of Sweden celebrates her ninth birthday today. New photos of the future Queen of Sweden were released by the Royal Court to mark the occasion this morning. The new images were taken at Haga Palace by Kate Gabor. Kate Gabor/Kungl. HovstaternaKate Gabor/Kungl. Hovstaterna Due to the current pandemic, it is expected that the Princess will celebrate her birthday at home at…
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Sweden

Princess Leonore turns 7 with beachside photos

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20th February 2021
Sweden’s Princess Leonore is celebrating her seventh birthday with her family on the beach in Miami today. Her mother, Princess Madeleine, shared two new images of the Princess on her official Facebook page. Madeleine said on Facebook: “Happy 7th birthday to our Wild and Adventurous Leonore! We hope you stay just the way you are: fun, sweet, curious, caring and completely unique – just…
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Spain

King Felipe makes first public appearance following violent protests in Madrid and Barcelona

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19th February 2021
King Felipe of Spain has made his first public appearance since violent protests erupted in Madrid and Barcelona in support of a rapper sent to prison for attacking the Spanish Monarchy. Felipe was well away from crowds during his engagement which took place less than 24 hours after thousands of people took to the streets across Spain to call for the release of Pablo Husel who is now serving a…
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