DenmarkNorway

A special tradition observed as Queen Margrethe bids farewell to King Harald and Queen Sonja

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20th June 2023
One of the most peculiar and less known traditions was observed at the end of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s official visit to Denmark.  On Sunday, 18 June, before the monarchs boarded the Royal Yacht Norge to return to Oslo, they signed one of the windows at Fredensborg Palace.  This is not an innovation brought on by Queen Margrethe but rather a tradition that dates back more than 160…
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Sweden

Carl Gustaf and Silvia: Meeting in Munich

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19th June 2023
The 1972 Summer Olympic Games were held in Munich, Germany, where a young German-Brazilian Silvia Sommerlath was working as an interpreter and host. At the time, she was employed at the Argentinian Consulate in Munich. From 1971 to 1973, she worked for the Organising…
Spain

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia reunite for family celebration

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17th June 2023
King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia have come together to celebrate the graduation of their granddaughter, Irene Urdangarin. The eighteen year old, youngest child of Infanta Cristina, has now completed her secondary education. [getty src=”1499026945″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”com”] She graduated from her school in Geneva in Switzerland with her family, including her…
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European Royals

King Harald falls as he comes ashore for official visit to Denmark

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15th June 2023
King Harald of Norway has had a fall as he began his official visit to Denmark. As he was walking up some steps to greet his host, Queen Margrethe, the King of Norway tripped and fell. He quickly picked himself up again and laughed the incident off. King Harald joked with Queen Margrethe that he was showing his admiration for her by falling at her feet. The Danish monarch quickly replied…
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SpainThe Netherlands

Two Kings, history and a common goal: sustainability and diplomacy at the centre of friendly visit

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15th June 2023
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is undertaking a two-day working visit to Spain, focused on celebrating the 375th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries and their cooperation in the green transition.  For this, he was joined for some events by King Felipe of Spain, and the two of them showed the deep bond that is shared not only by the two countries but…
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