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King Philippe decorates last WWII veteran in Congo

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11th June 2022
During his first day in the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Philippe decorated the last veteran of World War II to fight in Burma (today’s Myanmar).The Belgian King held the ceremony at Kinshasa’s memorial for combat veterans, where he had previously laid a wreath as a homage to all those who gave their lives in war.He then offered 100-year-old Corporal Albert Kunyuku…
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Who is Princess Madeleine of Sweden?

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10th June 2022
As she marks her 40th birthday today, learn more about the youngest child of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden:She was born Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine on 10 June 1982 at Drottningholm Palace in Drottningholm, Sweden, as the youngest of King Carl XVI…
Belgium

Progress and disappointment: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde land in Congo for historic visit

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10th June 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have embarked on their historic first official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the country’s former colonies.The visit had to be postponed twice; supposed to take place in 2020 to celebrate Congo’s 60th independence anniversary, but it had to be cancelled due to travel restrictions. It had been planned for March 2022…
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Norway

Record high support for the Norwegian monarchy

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9th June 2022
Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of loyalty to the King.
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Queen Sonja to exhibit own art collection

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9th June 2022
This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at Queen Sonja’s art stable.Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be open until November and…
Denmark

Prince marries girlfriend after long legal battle

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9th June 2022
A 19-year battle has been brought to a happy end for one of Europe’s royal families. Last weekend, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte, along with a number of other guests and family members, took part in celebrating Prince Gustav and Princess Carina. They were married on Saturday in Berleburg Palace Chapel.Gustav, 7th Prince…
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Norway

Norway’s parliament votes over the abolishment of the monarchy

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8th June 2022
Norway has just seen its parliament vote on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath on loyalty to the King.The proposal fell with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. Several opinion polls…
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