Spain

King Juan Carlos back in Spain as exile anniversary approaches

Just days before the third anniversary of his self imposed exile from Spain, King Juan Carlos has returned to the country. The former monarch was spotted sailing off the coast of Galicia as his son and successor headed to Mallorca where the Spanish royal family traditionally spends a summer holiday. [getty src=”1573892121″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] King Juan…
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European Royals

The Princess who died in a concentration camp

The stories of certain royals during World War II are well-known, while others are less talked about. The Princess who died in a concentration camp isn’t discussed very often, but she should not be forgotten. Princess Mafalda of Italy was born on 2 November 1902 to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and Queen Elena. She was the second of their five children, one of whom would go on to be…
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Norway

Norway's future king reveals surprising job he would have had if he wasn't royal

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has given a major TV interview as he marks his fiftieth birthday and he’s told NRK exactly what career he would pursue if he wasn’t royal. His surprising revelation also reveals a special link with his daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra. For the future king says he would have tried to make a living by surfing – a sport the princess has won titles…
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Belgium

Patriotic dressing from Belgium's queens and princesses as their king celebrates ten years on the throne

The celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the reign of King Philippe of the Belgians got under way with a nod to the country’s colours from the royal family that has supported him through his tenure. His wife, Queen Mathilde, wore bright red while his heir, Princess Elisabeth, was in yellow and the king’s mother, Queen Paola, had elements of black in her outfit, meaning all three…
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