Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri addresses Luxembourg on National Day

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has addressed his people on the occasion of National Day.Grand Duke Henri gave a speech at the official ceremony to mark National Day and spoke about Luxembourg’s difficulties while also speaking of hope for the future.He spoke about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how all of Europe was affected, “All of a sudden, all our legal, diplomatic and…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg royals kickstart National Day celebrations with trips to important towns

The Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family was busy on Wednesday, 22 June, as they gave the initial push to the celebrations for National Day, which falls on the 23rd.Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were in Lellingen, a small village in the north of the country famous for hosting the National Day Arts Festival.Upon their arrival, the Grand Ducal Couple was welcomed by…
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Sweden

Sweden's Prince Nicolas visits duchy for first time

Sweden’s Prince Nicolas has officially visited his duchy for the first time.He joined his parents, Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill, in Ångermanland to open Discovery Park at the Naturum Höga Kusten, a world heritage centre.Prince Nicolas, who just marked his seventh birthday, officially inaugurated the park by unveiling a plaque and got to play on the slide, and his…
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European RoyalsNorway

Crown Prince Haakon takes part in unveiling of Utoya memorial

After the glittering celebrations for his daughter’s 18th birthday, it was back to business for Crown Prince Haakon, as he attended the sombre inauguration ceremony for a monument to the victims of the Utøya massacre. On Saturday, 18 June, the Crown Prince made the journey to the island off the eastern coast of the Tyrifjorden lake together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre; the two…
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