Spain

King Felipe awards Chancellor Merkel with Carlos V Prize

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16th October 2021
The small town of Cuacos de Yusta, in the municipality of Cáceres (Autonomic Community of Extremadura, Spain), houses the hidden gem of the Yusta Monastery, where, in 1558, King Carlos V of the Sacred Roman-Germanic Empire died, after choosing to live the last two years of his life in the structure. The monastery was also one of just four places in Spain to get the first round of distinctions…
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Denmark

Prince Christian's Year in Photos

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15th October 2021
The heir to the Danish throne turns 16 today, and to celebrate the teen’s birthday, let’s take a look back at Prince Christian’s life this past year! Confirmation Embed from Getty…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe concludes her visit to Greenland

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14th October 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has concluded her official visit to Greenland. At the invitation of the chairman of the Greenlandic parliament, the Naalakkersuisut, Múte B. Egede, Her Majesty the Queen started her visit on October 9th 2021 and concluded it on October 12th. The five-day long visit took in Ilulissat, Nuuk, Pituffik and Station Nord. It was full winter when the Queen arrived and the…
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Romania

Princess Sofia of Romania on official cultural visit to Germany

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14th October 2021
Princess Sofia of Romania paid a visit to Germany this week, traveling to the city of Düsseldorf – the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia – at the invitation of the Romanian-German Association. Shortly after arrival, Princess Sofia visited Benrath Castle where she heard of the presence of her ancestor, Prince Carol I, in the very same location – a place of great historical…
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The Netherlands

Princess Catharina-Amalia could marry a woman and be queen, says Dutch Prime Minister

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13th October 2021
After questions were raised following the publication of a book, the Dutch Prime Minister has confirmed that Princess Catharina-Amalia could marry a woman and retain her right to the throne. Same-sex marriage has been legal in the Netherlands since 2001, but the book questioned if this would apply to the crown as there would have to be an heir to the throne. Prime Minister Mark Rutte wrote in…
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