CoronavirusSweden

Coronavirus hits Crown Princess Victoria's name day celebrations

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s name day will be marked privately this year after the Swedish Royal Family decided to cancel the usual celebrations because of coronavirus. The Royal Court announced that the traditional ceremony by the country’s Armed Forces, which attracts big crowds, wouldn’t take place. The announcement stated that the decision was based on…
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BelgiumCoronavirusState & Ceremonial

King and Queen of Belgium’s State Visit to Italy cancelled over coronavirus fears

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium’s State Visit to Italy next month has been cancelled amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Their Majesties, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs & Defence and the Prime Ministers of various Belgian regions, were due to visit Italy from 23-25 March. Italian President Sergio Mattarella requested that the visit be postponed as the country…
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CoronavirusThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex is screened for coronavirus

The Countess of Wessex has been screened for symptoms of coronavirus as she arrived in South Sudan on Tuesday for an official visit. As she disembarked from her plane, the Countess was screened with a thermometer to check her temperature was at a normal level. Visitors arriving to many foreign nations must now have their temperature checked upon arrival as the coronavirus spreads across the…
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CoronavirusQueen Elizabeth II

How The Queen could turn out to be a saviour in the battle against coronavirus

The battle against the coronavirus could have an unlikely saviour in the form of the 93-year-old monarch. When asked how people can take measures to protect themselves from the contagious disease, The Queen could be part of the solution. Senior British Cabinet Ministers are advising people to wash their hands while singing ‘God Save The Queen’ – the national anthem of the…
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