European Royals

The queens and princesses who chose the jewels of mourning for the funeral of Pope Francis

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28th April 2025
It was a modern funeral for a modern Pope but some traditions remained untouched. A formal dress code was in place and that meant black dresses or suits for the royal women in attendance as well as veils or hats. Mourning jewellery was also permitted and that meant white or clear gems – mostly pearls, a jewel that represents mourning. Queen Letizia of Spain wore a historic brooch from…
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Denmark

Greenland back on the political map as King Frederik makes big gesture to the country Donald Trump wants

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25th April 2025
King Frederik is making an unexpected visit to Greenland as the very public overtures towards it from the US President, Donald Trump, continue. Almost as soon as he started another high profile visit to Japan, Denmark’s king announced that he’ll be heading to Greenland imminently with some big meetings on the agenda. Greenland is part of the Danish realm and King Frederik gave…
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European Royals

As royalty begins to confirm attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis, here's how past papal funerals might give a clue to who will be in Rome

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22nd April 2025
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on April 26 2025 and royalty will be in attendance. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will be present with other royal houses expected to confirm their attendance imminently. However, as the last two papal funerals show, there can be a mixture of attendees.  Pope Benedict’s funeral in 2023 was unusual as he had retired in 2013 and…
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Norway

Queen Sonja of Norway taken to hospital by air ambulance after becoming unwell on holiday

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21st April 2025
Queen Sonja of Norway has been rushed to hospital from her Easter holiday. The Norwegian royal court said she was taken there on Easter Monday for shortness of breath. The court said she ”was transported by air ambulance from the Prince’s Cabin in Sikkilsdalen, where the King and Queen spent the Easter holiday,” the brief statement read. She is now under observation at the…
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