European Royals

Flags at half mast in Copenhagen as Queen Margrethe expresses ''deep sadness'' at death of Constantine II

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11th January 2023
The Queen of Denmark has expressed her ”deep sadness’ after the death of Constantine II, last King of the Hellenes. Constantine was married to Margrethe’s younger sister, Anne-Marie. As well as being in-laws, the Danish monarch and the former Greek monarch were also distant cousins through their descent from King Christian IX of Denmark. Constantine II died on January 10th…
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Greece

The prince born to rule who has lived his life in exile - Pavlos of Greece

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11th January 2023
The death of Constantine II, last King of Greece, brings to an end a chapter in his country’s history. But for supporters of the Greek monarchy, the question of who now carries the claim of the crown remains. Constantine’s heir was his eldest son, Pavlos. Back on May 20 1967, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, also a prince of Denmark, was born. The Greek Crown Prince is the eldest son…
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Greece

The coup that deposed the last King of Greece

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11th January 2023
Greece’s last monarch, King Constantine II, has died. He ruled, technically, for ten years although the majority of his rule ws spent in exile. The Greek monarchy ended in 1974 after a series of political crises and conflicts in the country. The Greek monarchy had…
Spain

King Felipe celebrates 40th anniversary of key Spanish institution

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11th January 2023
King Felipe of Spain visited the building of the People’s Defender to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Parliament appointing the first person to that role.  On Monday, 9th January, the King arrived at the building, located in the capital Madrid, and was welcomed by the Minister of Justice, Pilar Llop, and the current People’s Defender, Ángel Gabilondo Pujol.  His Majesty…
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Serbia

Serbia's royals celebrate Orthodox Christmas

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10th January 2023
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Serbia traditionally celebrate orthodox Christmas at the Royal Palace in Belgrade, and this year they were joined by the Crown Princess’ sister, Mrs. Betty Roumeliotis. On the morning of Christmas Eve, January 6th 2023, the Crown Prince participated in the centuries-old tradition of cutting the Yule log and bringing it in front of the palace. That…
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