Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde listen to grieving families following devastating earthquake

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15th February 2023
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians travelled to the Flanders to meet with two grieving families.  On Monday, 13th February, Their Majesties arrived in the municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren, in Belgian Limburg province, and were welcomed by two families, one of Turkish origins and the other one from Syria.  The King and Queen sat around the kitchen table of one home and on…
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Sweden

The King of Sweden to undergo heart surgery

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14th February 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to undergo heart surgery on the advice of his doctors. His Majesty will have the procedure on Monday 20th February 2023. A royal spokesperson says the operation will be performed using keyhole surgery. The King will spend a few…
Spain

Felipe de Marichalar joins his grandfather King Juan Carlos in exile

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14th February 2023
King Juan Carlos of Spain’s 24-year-old grandson, Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y Borbón, has been at the centre of a number of scandals in the recent months. He has been involved in nightclub brawls, police interrogations and has been linked to right-wing figures. Felipe, who is fourth-in-line to the throne, has now discreetly left Spain to join his grandfather, Juan Carlos, in exile…
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Luxembourg

Funeral details revealed for Princess Marie-Gabrielle of Luxembourg

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14th February 2023
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has revealed the funeral plans for Princess Marie-Gabrielle. The funeral for the aunt and godmother of Grand Duke Henri will take place on 18 February at 11 am at Ledreborg Castle near Copenhagen, Denmark, where her family resided. Grand Duke Henri will attend the funeral. Attendance of other members of the Grand Ducal Family was not mentioned in the…
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Belgium

King Philippe of Belgium and his unique relationship with the church

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12th February 2023
King Philippe of Belgium will be marking a decade of kingship in July 2023; he took the throne after his father abdicated in 2013. Philippe’s role as sovereign has a different relationship with the church than many other monarchs. Belgium does not have a state church. As of 2018, over 60% of Belgians identify as Christian, with 57% of the population identifying as Catholic. As monarch…
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