European RoyalsSpain

King Juan Carlos cancels second trip to Spain

Fresh troubles are on the horizon in Spain, as rumours arise that King Juan Carlos was prevented from visiting the country again.The former Monarch was supposed to return to Sanxenxo, where he also stayed during his visit in May, for the second leg of a sailing competition, which will take place on the 10th of June, and for the world Championships, which will be from the 14th to the…
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Sweden

Traditional National Day photos released of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar

Following the tradition started many years ago, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have released new photos of their children to mark National Day in Sweden.Two new images of the Crown Princess Family were released in their traditional Swedish dress on 6 June. Linda Broström took the photos at the Royal Palace.One photo shows Princess Estelle, 10, and Prince Oscar, 6, with their…
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Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja make moving first trip to Utøya

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway made a poignant visit to Utøya, the site of one of the two attacks perpetrated by a terrorist on 22 July 2011. The royal couple arrived on the island via the MS Thorbjørn, one of the ferries transporting passengers between the two shores. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Astrid Hoem, leader of the Workers’ Youth League, Lisbeth…
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DenmarkEuropean Royals

Queen Margrethe pays 50th anniversary visit to Helsingør Municipality

Queen Margrethe began the summer sailing season aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog earlier this month, spending four days at sea travelling through the municipalities of Denmark.Though the summer sailing trips are usually a highlight of The Queen’s calendar, this year is even more special due to her Golden Jubilee.Queen Margrethe celebrated 50 years on the Danish throne in January of this…
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