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King Felipe of Spain and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden pay their respects at the Lying-in-State

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18th September 2022
As world leaders descend on London for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, two reigning monarchs stopped by Westminster Hall to view the late Queen Lying-in-State. King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain and King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were two royal couples who paid public tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, visiting ahead of one of the UK’s largest gatherings of…
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Who is Queen Letizia of Spain?

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15th September 2022
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…
Belgium

A future queen called Elisabeth pays tribute to "inspiration" Queen Elizabeth

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13th September 2022
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium made a surprise visit to the residence of the UK Ambassador to Belgium to sign the book of condolences in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The Duchess of Brabant was dressed sombrely in black and her hair was up in an intricate low bun, which exposed another sweet tribute to the British Royals: the earrings, which she borrowed from her mum, were almost identical…
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Queen Margrethe leads Denmark in moment of silence for Queen Elizabeth during jubilee celebrations

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11th September 2022
Queen Margrethe has led Denmark in a moment of silence for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Margrethe, who is celebrating her Golden Jubilee this weekend, led the attendees at the Royal Theatre performance in a moment of silence for her cousin and close friend. An adjusted gala performance was held for Nordic heads of state at the Royal Theatre, which underwent a recent renovation, on 10…
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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit cancel UK visit over Queen Elizabeth mourning

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10th September 2022
In light of the mourning period observed for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the visit that Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway had scheduled in the UK has now been cancelled.  The Crown Prince Couple was supposed to travel to the United Kingdom next week for a three-day visit focused on technology and healthcare, as well as tightening the business ties that bind the…
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