European Royals

A meeting of old friends with a focus on the future as Denmark's royals welcome Norway's King and Queen for an official visit

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16th June 2023
The King and Queen of Norway have made a spectacular entry into the capital of Denmark at the start of their official visit to the country. King Harald and Queen Sonja arrived on board the Royal Yacht Norge and sailed across the harbour waters in a launch as flags were flown and gun salutes were fired. There was music to welcome them as they stepped on shore at Nordre Tollbod where Queen…
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Sweden

The first royal wedding of a new reign that helped make history

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15th June 2023
It was the first royal wedding of a new reign but one filled with poignancy. Princess Christina, fourth sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married in June 1974, just eighteen months after the death of her mother, Princess Sybilla. Her wedding also began a hat trick of regal nuptials in Sweden within the space of a few years. Let’s rewind to June 15th 1974 and the Royal Wedding of Princess…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Television series about Queen Máxima goes into production

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11th June 2023
Queen Máxima’s life story will soon grace television screens as filming for a series called Máxima Zorreguieta: Motherland began last week in New York City. The series is a co-production between Millstreet Films and Videoland, and is based on the book Máxima Zorreguieta: Motherland by Marcia Luyten, published in 2021. Máxima Zorreguieta: Motherland will trace the Dutch queen’s early…
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Belgium

King Philippe speaks of the 'power of love' as he reviews the Chelsea Pensioners at Founder's Day Parade

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9th June 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of hope for the future and the ‘power of love’ during his address at the traditional Founder’s Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. King Philippe was guest of honour at the annual parade which marks the foundation of the institution for retired soldiers by King Charles II. There is often a royal guest at Founder’s Day and in the…
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