Belgium

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

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 shelter and…
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Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco announces Principality's flagbearer for Beijing Winter Olympics

The Beijing Winter Olympics are fast approaching, and Heads of State all around the world are welcoming delegations that will soon be leaving for the Games.  Prince Albert of Monaco was no exception and on Tuesday, 18th January 2022, the Sovereign held a ceremony at the Monaco Yacht Club to announce the flag bearer for the Principality and wish the delegation good luck.  Monaco will have…
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Spain

King Felipe opens new newspaper headquarters

“El Correo” is a leading daily newspaper in Bilbao and the Basque Country of northern Spain and a popular paper in Spain. .King Felipe has been in Bilbao to open its new headquarters. On January 18th 2022, King Felipe officially inaugurated the new headquarters…
Sweden

Prince Carl Philip attends annual Sports Gala

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has attended the annual Swedish Sports Gala, where Sweden’s most prominent athletes are honoured when the previous year’s sports achievements are rewarded. Prince Carl Philip, just like previous years, gave a speech at the Sports Gala, which aired on SVT. Among other things, the Prince addressed the important bond between athletes and the…
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Serbia

Serbia’s Royal Family votes in constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Serbia on 16 January, in which voters decided on changing the Constitution regarding the judiciary. The Serbian Royal Family, who hold no power or authority as they were deposed decades ago, has voted in the referendum, and the politically involved Prince Philip made a clear statement. On both Twitter and Facebook, the son of Crown Prince Alexander…
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