Spain

King Felipe takes off his tie - to protect the environment

The King of Spain ditched his tie, briefly, to try and cut down on energy use. Felipe VI removed his tie during an official lunch with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, in Mallorca, adhering to government advice. Pedro Sanchez did the same. As Spain continues to deal with hotter than usual temperatures, ministers have told workers to remove their ties in the office so that they stay…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway admitted to hospital

King Harald V is in a stable condition in hospital after developing a fever. In a brief statement, the Royal Court said: ”His Majesty the King was today admitted to Oslo University Hospital for the investigation of fever. His condition is stable.” No…
Spain

Family visits for King Juan Carlos as he marks two years since leaving Spain

King Juan Carlos of Spain has been spending the past days with members of his family as he marks two years since his decision to leave the country he once ruled. He is spending the actual anniversary of his self imposed exile, August 3rd, with Infanta Cristina, his youngest daughter, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates in recent days. Several of his grandchildren are also with him. His…
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Sweden

The special bond between Princess Sofia and Princess Estelle

The bond between Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and his nieces and nephews is known to be strong, but his wife, Princess Sofia, has grown to have a special bond with young Princess Estelle, who also happens to be Carl Philip’s goddaughter. Sofia has been in Estelle’s life since the day she was born, and she even attended the future queen’s christening in 2012 as Carl…
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Denmark

Danish royals share touching home videos

The Danish Royal Family has been enjoying a summer holiday in Southern Jutland and sharing memories on social media, including home videos from the late Queen Ingrid’s collection. The wider family are currently staying at Graasten Palace, a Southern Jutland retreat for…
Belgium

Prince Gabriel to follow in older sister's footsteps

Prince Gabriel of Belgium is set to follow in his older sister’s footsteps. The Prince will attend the Royal Military Academy (ERM) in Brussels beginning on 22 August. Prince Gabriel has passed all admissions tests, including the medical, psycho technical and sports tests, as well as math, Dutch and French exams. At ERM, His Royal Highness will follow training in social and…
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