Spain

Who is Queen Letizia of Spain?

Queen Letizia is celebrating a milestone birthday today. Learn more about the Queen of Spain on her 50th birthday below: Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was born to Jesús José Ortiz Álvarez and María de la Paloma Rocasolano Rodríguez on 15 September 1972 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. She has two sisters: Telma and the late Érika who passed away in 2007. She waschristened on 29…
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BelgiumEuropean Royals

A Cinderella moment and a wet bride: Princess Maria Laura marries in Brussels

Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and Mr William Isvy celebrated both their civil and her religious weddings on Saturday, 10th September, in Brussels. The civil ceremony took place in the morning, at Brussels’ City Hall. The entire Belgian Royal Family was in attendance. The bride was wearing a pale pink Gucci dress which fell to just above her knees. The front portion of the…
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King Charles IIINorway

The Monarch who just gave Britain a new King Charles

Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and British royal families have very close ties. In 1896, Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Carl of Denmark. In 1905, this couple became King and Queen of…
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European RoyalsMiddle East

Royals from across the globe react to The Queen's death

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September, and royals from across the globe have sent condolences and their sympathies to King Charles III, the Royal Family and the UK. Albania: Prince Leka of Albania posted a tribute to The Queen on his Instagram: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, rests in peace today after more than 70 years of exclusive service to the state, the British…
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