European RoyalsNorway

A future queen sits in the king's chair on the eve of her 18th birthday

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21st January 2022
On the eve of her 18th birthday, Princess Ingrid Alexandra made her first official visits to Norway’s three branches of government: the Storting (Parliament), the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s office. Princess Ingrid Alexandra first visited the Storting, where she received a tour from its president, Masud Gharahkhani, and learned about its functions. Princess Ingrid Alexandra also…
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Spain

Infanta Cristina's husband speaks for the first time after photos of him with another woman appear in press

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20th January 2022
After photos were published of him holding hands with another woman, the husband of Infanta Cristina of Spain has spoken for the first time. Iñaki Urdangarín repsonded to journalists who were waiting for him outside his workplace first thing in the morning. Infanta Cristina’s husband chose to only answer two of their questions. Asked by a journalist “How are you?”, Urdangarín replied…
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Norway

Which tiara will Princess Ingrid Alexandra get?

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20th January 2022
Princess Ingrid Alexandra turns 18 on January 21, and thus comes of age. Unfortunately, much of the planned celebration has been postponed due to Covid-19, but the day will still be marked by her visiting the three state powers and receiving deputations. In the original…
Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace releases new photo of Queen Mathilde to mark 49th birthday

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20th January 2022
The Belgian Royal Palace has released a new photograph of Queen Mathilde as she marks her 49th birthday today. The image was taken by Bas Bogaerts in the Royal Domain of Laeken – a private park on the grounds of the Palace of Laeken in Brussels. Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal Palace Mathilde was born on 20 January 1973 into a Belgian aristocratic family. She studied speech therapy…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde visits temporary shelter for homeless and victims of domestic violence

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19th January 2022
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians undertook an engagement for a cause that is extremely close to her heart. On Tuesday, 18th January 2022, the Queen travelled to Namur, the capital of Wallonia, about 60 km south of Brussels, to visit the NGO “Les trois portes” (French for “the three doors”). The organisation takes care of people in extreme poverty, by offering temporary…
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