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Crown Princess Mary speaks at UN World Goals conference

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark gave the opening speech at the UN World Goals Conference, and the launch of the new National Action Plan for those goals, earlier this week, saying that “now it is action.” The UN Sustainable Development Goals were created in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. There are 17 goals in total, ranging from the eradication of poverty to…
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Sweden

Prince Julian of Sweden's christening to break 43-year-old royal tradition

Prince Julian of Sweden is set to be christened in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace on Saturday, 14 August, and his christening will break a 43-year-old royal tradition. Since the christening of Crown Princess Victoria in 1977, all royal christenings have been televised on SVT. However, Prince Julian’s christening will not air on television. The press will be invited inside the…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine of Sweden turns 39

Princess Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine of Sweden was born on June 10, 1982, at Drottningholm Palace. She is the youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Her older sister is Crown Princess Victoria, and her brother is Prince Carl Philip. Princess…
European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Princess Amalia graduates high school with distinction

Princess Amalia, the heir to the Dutch throne, has graduated high school at the highest level in the Netherlands with distinction. This means that she scored an 8 out of 10 or higher for every subject. Like her younger sisters, she attended the Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet. Princess Amalia announced the news herself through the official Twitter account of the Dutch Royal House. She wrote…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik to resign as active member of the International Olympic Committee

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has announced his intention to resign as an active member of the International Olympic Committee, a resignation that should be effective after a vote during the next IOC meeting, at the end of the Tokyo Games.  In a statement, on June 8th 2021, His Royal Highness expressed his gratitude for the experience, as well as highlighting the important contributions…
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