Belgium

A slow return to normal as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde wrap up day 1 of Greek state visit

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3rd May 2022
After many delays and postponements due to global events, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have touched down in Athens, Greece, for a much-anticipated state visit.  For the occasion, the couple travelled with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmés, the Minister of Public Enterprise and Public Function Petra De Sutter and some Minister-Presidents of Regions Elio Di Rupo (Wallonia), Rudi…
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Serbia

Prince Peter of Serbia renounces his rights as the future head of the Serbian dynasty

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2nd May 2022
Hereditary Prince Peter of Serbia has renounced his birth rights which would have one day seen him become head of the Serbian dynasty. In a surprising move, Prince Peter, the eldest son of Crown Prince Alexander and his first wife, Princess Maria da Gloria of Orleans-Braganza, announced the renunciation of his birth rights in favour of his brother, Prince Philip. The renunciation of his role…
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Denmark

The consorts of 1952: Queen Ingrid of Denmark

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1st May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our new series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen Ingrid of Denmark The…
Denmark

GALLERY: Princess Isabella's confirmation

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1st May 2022
Princess Isabella of Denmark was confirmed into the Church of Denmark on 30 April in a private ceremony with friends and family in attendance. Ahead of the ceremony, new photos of Princess Isabella and her family were released, similar to those released ahead of her brother, Prince Christian’s Confirmation, in 2021. Franne Voigt ©Franne Voigt ©Franne Voigt © An image of the third…
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European RoyalsSweden

Prince Daniel awarded honorary doctorate

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1st May 2022
Prince Daniel was awarded an honorary doctorate last week through the Karolinska Institutet, receiving his award for his commitment to public health and children’s exercise and sports. At a graduation ceremony at Stockholm City Hall, Prince Daniel was awarded his…
The Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen set to visit US

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30th April 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are headed state-side this fall, with a working business visit to California and Texas added to their diaries. From 6-9 September, the Dutch royals will visit San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, Dallas and Houston in an economic visit to support Dutch businesses and encourage partnerships with their American counterparts. According to the Dutch Royal…
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