Sweden

Swedish royal visits to counties across country to resume

The royal visits to each of Sweden’s counties is set to resume after it had to be put on hold last year due to the global health emergency. The visits were the initiative of King Carl XVI Gustaf, who wanted to show the Royal Family’s support for each county in the aftermath of the pandemic. The short tours began in the autumn of 2020, but a resurgence in COVID infections led to it…
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Monaco

Albert and Charlene, 10 years: The Eagles concert

When Prince Albert of Monaco married South African Charlene Wittstock in 2011, rock legends, The Eagles, performed at their star-studded celebrations at Louis II Stadiumon 30 June. The royal wedding festivities kicked off on the eve of the wedding with the concert…
Sweden

King of Sweden sends condolences to US President over Miami building collapse

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent a condolence message to US President Joe Biden after a bundling collapse in Miami, Florida, killed 12. The beachfront condo building collapsed in the early morning of 24 June. The King of Sweden said in his telegram to Washington: “The Queen and I wish to express our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of life following the building collapse in…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain officially opens the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Between the evening of Sunday June 27 and the morning of Monday June 28, King Felipe carried out two engagements in connection with the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. On Sunday evening, His Majesty took part in the inaugural dinner of the congress, during which he was reunited with the Prime Minister, the Mayor of Barcelona and representatives of the associations connected to the…
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Spain

Why is the heir to the Spanish throne also known as Princess of Girona?

Later this week, Princess Leonor will preside over the Princess of Girona Foundation Awards with her family. Among her titles as heir to the Spanish throne is ‘Princess of Girona,’ so today, we’re going to look at why the Spanish heir receives that title. Historically, the Prince or Princess of Girona was the heir to the Crown of Aragon. This kingdom originated in 1162 and was a powerful…
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