Sweden

The King of Sweden gives audience to the President of Estonia

Sweden and Estonia have a close historical bond, and on Thursday, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave an audience to Estonian President Alar Karis. The President of Estonia was in Sweden on an official visit from 19 January to 20 January at the invitation of the Speaker of the Swedish parliament, Andreas Norlen. During his stay in Sweden, the President also visits the Estonia Monument at the Royal…
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European RoyalsNorway

The godparents of a future queen

As Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 18th birthday, let’s take a look at her godparents, chosen ahead of her baptism at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace on 17 April 2004. King Harald Ingrid Alexandra’s paternal grandfather—and predecessor—is her first godparent. Born in 1937 to Norway’s second modern monarch, Harald ascended to the throne following his…
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Norway

Norway's future queen turns 18

It is an important day for the Norwegian Royal Family as the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, celebrates her 18th birthday. The Princess, who is now of age to serve as Regent if required, will one day be Norway’s second female monarch after Queen Margaret who reigned in the 1300 and 1400s. Ingrid Alexandra was born in the…
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Spain

King Felipe officially opens new Foreign Affairs Ministry building

King Felipe officially opened the newly renovated building for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and, before receiving a tour of the facility, maintained a meeting with him.  His Majesty was then shown around the structure with its newly rebuilt offices and…
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