Spain

Queen Letizia officially opens new school year

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9th September 2021
On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Letizia reprised one of the most prized traditions of the Spanish Royal Family and travelled to Zaragoza to open the new school year. The tradition is for members of the Royal Family to travel to an institution of each level of education (primary school, middle school, high school and, sometimes, university) and visit the facilities to mark the beginning of the…
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Norway

A hectic day for King Harald as the 84-year-old King returns to full-time royal duties

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8th September 2021
After a period marked by illness and absence, King Harald of Norway is back at work full time. On Monday, His Majesty attended an event at the football club Vålerenga. Tuesday also turned out to be a hectic day for the 84-year-old monarch. The King hosted lunch at the Royal Palace before attending an award ceremony later that day.It is a tradition that the King and Queen invite new…
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Denmark

Royals confirm return of sparkling New Year’s traditions after pandemic

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8th September 2021
One of the most glittering and stately events on the Danish Royal Family’s calendar will return in 2022: the New Year’s Levees and the New Year’s Reception.In a statement on the Danish Royal House’s website, they note: “For centuries, the Royal House and the Danes have wished each other a happy New Year. The origins of today’s New Year’s levee and New Year’s…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome Chile's President

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8th September 2021
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the President of Chile for an official visit to Spain on Tuesday.King Felipe greeted President Piñera at Zarzuela Palace for an official meeting. Other guests included the Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean and…
Norway

King Harald visits Vålerenga football club

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7th September 2021
His Majesty King Harald visited the Vålerenga football club in Oslo. The King was welcomed by children from the Valle Hovin Sport kindergarten, young players from the Vålerenga football club and “the street team” when he arrived at the home field of Vålerenga at Valle Hovin stadium. In the men’s locker room at the stadium, King Harald met with representatives from football…
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