Spain

Belgian court blocks extradition of rapper who threatened Spanish royals

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29th December 2021
In 2018, following a warrant issued for his arrest, Spanish rapper Valtònyc escaped to Belgium, where he has been residing in a judicial limbo ever since. Following a first sentence from Belgium’s High Court in the same year, Spanish authorities appealed the verdict to the European Court in Luxembourg, an opinion that came in March of 2021. The EU Court of Justice stated that…
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Denmark

A look back at the Danish royal year

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29th December 2021
January Queen Margrethe began the New Year with a poignant speech, urging us all to “Not lose heart” over the ongoing pandemic. As the Danish Royal Family is renowned for their New Year’s and New Year’s Eve events, the team here at Royal Central looked back at…
Norway

A look back at the Norwegian royal year

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29th December 2021
January King Harald set the tone for the year with his New Year’s Eve speech, noting: “The hope will carry us all into 2021.” Sadly, 2021 began on a sad note for the Norwegian Royal Family. They paid a visit to Gjerdrum, the site of a devastating landslide…
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New book to be published for Crown Princess Mary's 50th birthday

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29th December 2021
A new book detailing Crown Princess Mary’s royal life will be published ahead of her 50th birthday in February. Mary – HRH The Crown Princess (in Danish: Mary – HKH) will be released on 31 January by Danish publisher Politikens Forlag as a photographic book featuring work by Danish and international photographers. According to the publisher, these photographers will “give a rare insight…
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Belgium

Princess Maria Laura of Belgium to marry French-born William Isvy

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27th December 2021
The year had one last happy surprise in store for the Belgian Royal Family.Princess Maria Laura is getting married to William Isvy. Her parents, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, announced the engagement earlier today with a picture portraying the couple hugging and smiling.The bride-to-be received a ring with a round sapphire surrounded by a twist of diamonds, a modern play…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf focuses on science and research in Christmas Day address

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26th December 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the Swedish people on Christmas night, focusing on the benefits of science and research while sharing his hope for the future. He first remarked on how he and the Queen sent telegrams to over 1500 Swedes who turned 100 this year and how unusual it used to be to reach such a milestone. The King said that many of those born now will get to celebrate their 100th…
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