Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden issues strong criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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7th March 2022
The Swedish king has strongly condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine. King Carl Gustaf did this in full military uniform during a visit to a regiment in Karlsborg on March 7th 2022. The speech was held as he presided over the handover of a new standard to the Life Regiment’s Hussars K3 in Karlsborg. The King said: “Europe is in an extremely difficult situation. More difficult than in a…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander's office to donate ticket profits to Ukraine relief fund

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7th March 2022
The Royal Palace in Amsterdam has launched an initiative to support Ukrainians during this difficult time. All profits made from entrance tickets on Sunday, 6 March will be donated to Giro555, a Dutch organisation that collects relief funds and volunteers for crisis situations.  The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign within the cultural sector called “H-art for Ukraine”…
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European RoyalsSpain

Queen Letizia uses fashion to show support for Ukraine

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4th March 2022
At an event on Thursday, 3 March, Queen Letizia of Spain used fashion to make a statement in support of Ukraine. While Letizia and other female royals are often watched for their fashion choices, this look has gone beyond supporting national designers and has made a political statement. At a meeting at the Mutua Madrilena Foundation Grants for Social Projects in Madrid, Letizia paired a…
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Belgium

Queen Paola ordered to rest after breaking bone in fall

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4th March 2022
Queen Paola of Belgium has broken her arm after a fall. The 84-year-old queen, mother of the current King, Philippe, broke her arm in a fall. The queen has been told to rest and recuperate for eight weeks. Therefore, all her engagements in the immediate future have been postponed. This is not the first time Queen Paola has broken a bone. In December 2016, she was treated in hospital a…
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