Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace denies reports of apartment break-in

The Belgian Royal Palace has denied reports that someone broke into a royal apartment in France. The French newspaper Le Parisien reported that Queen Paola’s apartment in Paris was burglarised and “several millions of euros worth of jewellery and leather goods” were taken. The paper said the break-in was in Parc Monceau, a wealthy area of the French capital. The…
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European Royals

Europe's last 'absolute' monarchy: the sovereign's powers in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is one of the last remaining ‘absolute’ monarchies in the world, a fact that becomes even more evident as it stands in stark contrast with the general tendency of monarchies to move towards a parliamentarian prevalence.  Instead, this tiny principality, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, has grated its Sovereign Prince increasing powers as late as 2003, with…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe oversees royal military tradition

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on November 16, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal Lifeguard. Queen…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin official visit to Croatia

King Felipe and Queen Letizia have began a two-days official visit to Croatia, aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and signing a Memorandum to reinforce cooperation between the two countries. Their Majesties, accompanied by the Minister of Science and Education and the State Secretary for the European Union, landed at Zagreb Airport on…
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Norway

How a chicken stew with King Harald got Norway’s Prime Minister into hot water

The Norwegian Social Democratic Party is facing a crisis. Since it came to power in 2021, its popularity has waned. Last week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was not present at Norway`s most important debate TV-programme when this was the subject for discussion. The programme received a lot of attention after colleagues within the Social Democratic Party argued against each other in a very…
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