European Royals

Infanta Sofía delivers her first official speech

Infanta Sofía delivered her first official speech on Wednesday as she presented grants from the Ibercaja Foundation. In the presence of King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and Princess Leonor, the Spanish royal presented ‘Leading Teachers’ grants to five educators at the Monastery of Our Lady of Cogullada. These teachers were being recognised, according to the Spanish Royal House, for…
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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Emperor Naruhito of Japan at ultimate World Cup watch party

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands just set up the biggest watch party of the World Cup so far as he invited the Emperor of Japan over to catch a match. The two rulers were snapped looking relaxed as the Dutch monarch hosted a football celebration at one of his castles. Emperor Naruhito of Japan is in the Netherlands ahead of a State Visit which gets under way in a few days’…
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The royal missing from Sweden's National Day celebrations

Sweden’s Royal Family was out in full force on Saturday to celebrate National Day, but one royal was missing from the festivities. Princess Estelle was absent from the celebrations as she’s on a language trip with school this month. She’ll also miss the celebrations for her grandparents’ golden wedding anniversary next weekend. Instead, the Swedish Royal Court shared photos of the…
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A future queen has made history after a military achievement no one else in her royal family has managed

Princess Leonor has added another remarkable achievement to her growing military record after successfully completing parachute training and becoming the first member of the Spanish Royal Family to qualify as a paratrooper. New footage released by the Spanish royal household shows the 20-year-old heir to the throne taking part in a demanding training course at the Méndez Parada Military…
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