Norway

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway explains why the royals don't vote

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13th September 2021
On Monday, parliamentary elections are held in Norway. The conservative government, which has been in power for eight years, seems to be losing their majority to the Labour Party. Many believe that King Harald and the rest of the Norwegian Royal Family do not have the right to vote, but they do. However, they choose not to utilise their right in order to stay neutral. Last week, Crown Prince…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg "remember the victims, survivors and families" of 9/11

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11th September 2021
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg have said they are remembering the “victims, survivors and families affected” by the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, and the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess shared a message of solidarity on social media this afternoon.
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander faces tough decision on Crown Estate public opening

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10th September 2021
In 1959, the state apparatus in the Netherlands received the property of part of a royal estate from Queen Wilhelmina. The estate in question is called Het Loo and has been making headlines in the Netherlands recently because of a legal controversy involving the current members of the Royal Family, specifically King Willem-Alexander.  To clarify, the property can be divided into two parts: the…
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Belgium

King Philippe visits rehabilitation centre

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10th September 2021
On Thursday, King Philippe of the Belgians has made a visit to a rehabilitation centre.  The facility, called REVAlution, focuses on offering people with disabilities the chance to develop their mobility through physical activity and sports.  The centre has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and has always strived to use the latest pieces of equipment. Because of this, they work…
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