Spain

Princess Leonor in naval uniform on day of historic first

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13th October 2024
For the second year, Princess Leonor attended the National Day military parade in her military uniform. Last year saw the Princess sport the gala uniform for cadets of the Zaragoza General Military Academy, in the recognisable army green colour. She wore her Toison de Oro collar, together with the ordinance tie.  This year, she wore the gala uniform for cadets of the Naval Academy in…
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Norway

King and queen reveal their autumn project: picking their own tombs

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10th October 2024
The King and Queen of Norway are planning where they’ll spend eternity together. Harald V and Sonja are looking at settling all the details of their joint tombs – although royal officials say the project is at an early stage. The couple’s plans for eternity have been revealed in a rather more down to earth document. The Norwegian government’s proposal for the…
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Denmark

Queen Mary welcomes holiday season in Denmark

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10th October 2024
Although it is only October, the holiday season is fast approaching. Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed a favourite holiday tradition as she unveiled the 2024 Christmas Stamp.  Queen Mary visited Copenhagen City Hall to carry out a special tradition now in its 117th year…
Luxembourg

The new power couple of Luxembourg

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10th October 2024
With Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie now centre stage in Luxembourg, it’s time to meet the new royal power couple in Europe. What’s Changed? © House of the Grand Duke / Kary Barthelmey On Tuesday, Grand Duke Henri…
Denmark

King Frederik sees important environment exhibition

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10th October 2024
While Queen Mary spent much of her time in Brazil last week learning about the Amazonian climate, King Frederik spent his time learning about water and the role it plays in climate.  The King visited the Danish Architecture Centre (the DAC) on Monday to see a new exhibition, “Water is Coming”. King Frederik was welcomed to the DAC by CEO Kent Martinussen. He was given a tour of…
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European Royals

The king who just got a taste of life in space

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4th October 2024
King Philippe of Belgium’s was out of this world as he carried out a daring engagement.  On Wednesday, King Philippe was in Cologne to visit the European Astronaut Training Centre. The Belgian king spent some time exploring what a space visit would be like, first by using virtual goggles to understand what he would see in space and then understanding the environment by exploring…
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