Norway

Norwegian Crown Princess's son denied freedom despite plea over mother's illness

An appeal court in Norway has overturned a lower court ruling that would have seen Marius Borg Høiby released from custody ahead of a verdict in his high-profile criminal trial, despite arguments that he should be allowed to support his seriously ill mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The ruling, handed down by the Borgarting Court of Appeal in Oslo on Wednesday, means the 29-year-old son of…
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European Royals

Crown Prince Christian steps in for his grandmother at special event

Crown Prince Christian stepped in for his grandmother Saturday, opening the Queen Margrethe II’s Bridge in her honour. The future king announced that he would attend the ceremony on behalf of Queen Margrethe following her medical issues in May. The Queen Margrethe II Bridge connects Zealand and Falster via Masnedø, and crosses the Storstrømmen. To commemorate the event, Crown Prince…
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European Royals

Princess Charlene's surprising gesture to Queen Letizia raises questions

Princess Charlene met Queen Letizia of Spain on a brief visit to Madrid and her response has led to a debate about protocol. The Princess of Monaco curtsied to the Queen of Spain as she greeted her and it’s led to questions about whether Charlene had made a mistake. Her husband, Albert II, is the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, making Charlene a consort. And although she is styled Her Serene…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain takes command after national flag tumbles during important military parade

King Felipe of Spain took command as an unprecedented accident hit one of the biggest military events in the country. As the Spanish king stood to take the salute on the country’s National Day for the Armed Forces, the flag that was being hoisted above the ceremony suddenly broke loose and tumbled to the ground. The giant flag fell on several military officers keeping guard beneath…
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