Belgium

Statue of King Leopold II could be melted down as Belgium debates its colonial past

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23rd February 2022
A statue of the controversial king Leopold II in Brussels could be removed and melted down as Belgian authorities consider how to deal with the country’s past colonialism. The bronze statue, from the 19th century, is located in the centre of Brussels, close to the Royal Palace. A group of historians, architects and other specialists, commissioned by the Brussels regional government, has…
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DenmarkPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge slides into action on arrival in Denmark

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22nd February 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge has landed in Denmark for her first solo overseas tour since 2017. The Duchess touched down in Copenhagen for a two-day visit that will highlight her Early Year Foundation and honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. Upon her arrival, the Duchess was greeted by Emma Hopkins, the British ambassador to Denmark. This is the second visit to the country for Her Royal…
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Monaco

Is Monaco preparing for Princess Charlene's return?

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22nd February 2022
Prince Albert II of Monaco has revealed that his wife, Princess Charlene, is recovering well and could return to Monaco in the near future. Speaking to Monaco-Matin newspaper, Prince Albert said that his wife is ”doing much better and I hope she will be back in the…
Norway

Support for the Norwegian monarchy continues to grow

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22nd February 2022
In connection with King Harald’s birthday, , the state-run Norwegian TV channel NRK has conducted another major survey on the Norwegians’ attitude to the monarchy as a form of government. The survey confirms that the Norwegian monarchy is very popular, as 78 % of the Norwegian population want it to continue. Only 15 % of Norwegians asked in this poll want a republic instead. In…
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Serbia

Crown Princess Katherine makes donation to Serbian school

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21st February 2022
The Crown Princess Katherine Foundation has made a donation to the elementary school “Mosa Pijade” in the village of Suvi Do in Municipality of Zagubica in Serbia. After the renovation of first two classrooms, which was also provided by Lifeline Chicago and Crown Princess Foundation in November 2020, the school needed to open a third classroom, for which they received a donation of new…
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