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Norway and the Netherlands: the special friendship on show in past State Visits

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8th November 2021
The King and Queen of the Netherlands will make a State Visit to Norway this November. Willem-Alexander and Maxima will be hosted by their friends, King Harald and Queen Sonja, for the three day event. Although it’s Willem-Alexander’s first State Visit to Norway since becoming King in 2013, it’s not the first time these two countries have shared these important moments. Here, Royal Central…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene is back in Monaco

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8th November 2021
Princess Charlene is back in Monaco. She was photographed with her husband and children at the Prince’s Palace after arriving home on November 8th 2021. Charlene’s return to the principality comes after a stay of around six months in South Africa. The princess was…
European RoyalsHistory

What happened to Bulgaria's monarchy?

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7th November 2021
Until 1946, Bulgaria was formally known as the Kingdom of Bulgaria because it had a monarch. What happened to the Bulgarian’s monarchy is an interesting story of global politics and the effects of war. As the timing would indicate, the catalyst for the change was World…
The Netherlands

"I'm going to miss you" Queen Máxima's teary response to ill fan

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6th November 2021
When Queen Máxima was leaving a working visit in Leusden, an ardent supporter was in the crowd waiting on her with flowers. José, a photographer for modekoninginmaxima.nl, has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the Queen headed straight for the photographer after leaving the opening of the new AFAS Software headquarters. In a video captured by Josine Droogendijk, José can be…
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DenmarkHistory

A look back at previous State Visits between Denmark and Germany

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5th November 2021
State Visits are the highest expressions of diplomacy. They can be done either to soften sharp edges in diplomatic relations between two nations or to reaffirm the bond already existing and explore new potential areas of cooperation.  The State Visit Queen Margarethe will undertake in a few days to Germany falls into the second category.  The two countries share a strong bond that has its…
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Monaco

When will Princess Charlene return to Monaco?

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5th November 2021
Princess Charlene of Monaco has now been out of the principality since early spring due to an ear, nose and throat infection that grounded her in her home country of South Africa. The Princess of Monaco has stayed busy in South Africa while in recovery. She has been…
Norway

King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon welcome Germany’s President to Norway

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5th November 2021
The Kingdom of Norway and the German Republic have developed close relations in recent decades, both through economic cooperation and military cooperation through NATO. King Harald and Queen Sonja as well as Crown Prince Haakon have received the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife at the Royal Palace in Oslo as they began a visit to the country. The German president’s…
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