Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosts lunch alone at Norway's royal palace

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8th November 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has continued to carry out engagements upon her return to duties following her sick leave. On Thursday, she hosted a working lunch alone on behalf of the Royal Family. The Crown Princess hosted a lunch at the palace for all of the country’s governors to thank them for their work. These governors represent the Norway’s royal house in their…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit returns from sick leave amid family stress

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7th November 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway joined her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, for an engagement following an extended sick leave.  Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted a dinner at their residence, Skaugum. The theme of the evening was youth mental health.  In addition to being joined by the Council for Mental Health, the royal couple was joined by 22 individuals…
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Spain

King Felipe at high level meeting on response to floods that devastated Spain

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5th November 2024
Following an emotionally charged visit to meet people affected by devastating floods, King Felipe chaired a crisis meeting about the response to the extreme weather which has claimed over 200 lives across Spain. The Spanish king oversaw an executive meeting at the Headquarters of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) of Torrejon Air Base. The meeting’s main topic of discussion was the changing…
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Spain

Spanish government minister questions timing of King Felipe's visit to flood areas

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4th November 2024
A Spanish government minister has questioned whether the timing of the King and Queen of Spain’s visit to a flood hit part of the country was right. King Felipe and Queen Letizia went to Paiporta in Valencia on November 3rd 2024 to meet some of those affected by the extreme weather which led to horrific torrents that have claimed over 200 lives across the country. However, along with…
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