Denmark

Crown Princess Mary caps her birthday celebrations with a heartfelt message to the public

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8th February 2022
The celebrations for Crown Princess Mary’s 50th birthday came to a spectacular end on Sunday, when TV2 broadcast “Mary 50 years – we celebrate Denmark’s Crown Princess,” a special evening featuring music, dancing and a documentary about the Princess’s work featuring a surprise appearance from all four of her children.  Before that, two exhibitions were opened, two interviews were…
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Greece

King Constantine II of Greece’s relationship with the Olympics

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7th February 2022
King Constantine of Greece has a long list of connections to the Olympic Games. Aside from being an Olympic athlete and an International Olympic Committee member himself, Constantine’s family is full of other Olympic competitors. His Majesty is currently an Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after becoming a member of the IOC in 1963; his time as an active member…
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Norway

King Harald's sick leave extended for second time

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7th February 2022
King Harald of Norway’s sick leave has been extended for a second time. The decision was announced late on February 6th 2022. It means that Crown Prince Haakon will take over the king’s duties between February 7th and 9th 2022 as acting regent of the Kingdom of…
European RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Europe's royals pay tribute to The Queen as she marks Platinum Jubilee

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6th February 2022
Royals from all over Europe have sent congratulatory messages to The Queen today to wish her well as she marks her Platinum Jubilee. From Norway to Sweden to Romania, Europe’s royals have paid tribute to Her Majesty. Luxembourg: Tessy Antony de Nassau, formerly Princess Tessy, said on her Instagram story about The Queen’s letter to the people: “Beautiful words! Her Majesty…
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Denmark

Mary at 50: her passion for health issues

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5th February 2022
Crown Princess Mary’s patronages are varied, but a core theme runs through her royal work: her tireless support of health and healthcare organisations. Her health-related patronages number 17 total and feature organisations related to heart health, stroke research, brain injury support, maternal health, twin research, kidney support, mental health support, rare disease research, and the World…
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