European Royals

Princess Charlene's surprising gesture to Queen Letizia raises questions

Princess Charlene met Queen Letizia of Spain on a brief visit to Madrid and her response has led to a debate about protocol. The Princess of Monaco curtsied to the Queen of Spain as she greeted her and it’s led to questions about whether Charlene had made a mistake. Her husband, Albert II, is the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, making Charlene a consort. And although she is styled Her Serene…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain takes command after national flag tumbles during important military parade

King Felipe of Spain took command as an unprecedented accident hit one of the biggest military events in the country. As the Spanish king stood to take the salute on the country’s National Day for the Armed Forces, the flag that was being hoisted above the ceremony suddenly broke loose and tumbled to the ground. The giant flag fell on several military officers keeping guard beneath…
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European Royals

Queen Mary shares snaps from her 'childhood street' on Biodiversity Day

Queen Mary shared photos from her ‘childhood street’ to mark Biodiversity Day. In a personally-penned Instagram post, Queen Mary wrote that during March’s royal visit to Australia, she’d been able to see her ‘childhood street’ once more, the coast of Tasmania, “which stretches past Alum Cliffs” and “hides a rich and diverse ecosystem beneath the surface of the water.” …
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Norway

Princess Astrid of Norway has surgery after admission to hospital with heart failure

Princess Astrid of Norway is in hospital after surgery for heart problems. The princess, 94, was taken to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo where she had a temporary pacemaker. The Norwegian royal court said the princess had suffered heart failure. In a short statement, the palace confirmed that Astrid had been taken to hospital with heart problems and surgery had taken place. It said she would…
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