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Queen Silvia urges focus on children's online safety during pandemic

Queen Silvia delivered a speech at the Samena Council Leaders’ Summit on Thursday, warning about children’s online safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking from her summer home at Solliden Palace, The Queen said: “You are the conductors and shapers of our digital world. I have learned that you create, manage and deliver online content to over 35% of the world’s population of…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos under pressure from Spain's Prime Minister after disturbing allegations made

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has described corruption allegations surrounding the country’s former king, Juan Carlos I, as ”worrying and disturbing.” The political leader spoke out after being asked during a press conference whether the allegations were damaging the Monarchy. Sanchez replied that the claims were‘’worrying’’ adding that they ‘’disturb everyone…
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Jewels for July: The Netherlands' Famous Rubies

The ruby is the birthstone for July. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous examples of the stone. Here are the Netherlands’ famous royal rubies. Ruby Peacock Parure [getty src=”1064092030″ width=”484″ height=”594″…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Castilla-La Mancha

King Felipe and Queen Letizia continued their visit through Spain on Thursday, visiting the city of Cuenca in the Castilla-La Mancha with a trip focused on young people and adults living with intellectual disabilities. Their Majesties arrived at the ASPADEC facilities and were joined by José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, the Minister of Culture and Sport for the visit. During their visit, they…
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