European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe continues promise for greater transparency as he reveals his wealth for the first time

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27th April 2022
The transition of the Spanish Court towards greater transparency is continuing, with King Felipe taking the unprecedented step of releasing a statement about his finances.  The statement puts clearly on paper the value of His Majesty’s wealth, which comes to over 2.5 million euros. The patrimony of King Felipe totals 2,573, 392,80 euros, divided into 2,267,942,80 euros in assets and bank…
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DenmarkPalaces & Buildings

Charlottenlund Palace saved from sale

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26th April 2022
Charlottenlund Palace in Denmark will no longer be sold. About two months ago, the plan was for Charlottenlund Palace to be put up for sale. The Danish Palaces and Culture Agency said that it no longer served a cultural purpose, but Danish Members of Parliament disagreed. Thus, the historic palace will not be sold. Mads Hedegaard, Director of Charlottenlund Palace, said: “I was informed…
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Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco undertakes poignant Italian tour

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26th April 2022
Prince Albert of Monaco has undertaken a tour of Italy that brought him from the south to the north in the footsteps of his ancestors.  His visit began in Apulia, one of Italy’s most southern regions, where part of the Grimaldi family history was created. The first stop was the small city of Terlizzi, which, according to town records, is a “historic site for Monaco’s Grimaldi…
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British RoyalsNorway

The Monarchs of 1952: King Haakon VII of Norway

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25th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. King Haakon VII of Norway The first monarch of an independent Norway, King Haakon VII was more than a fellow monarch at the time…
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