Belgium

Belgian Royals attend sombre Te Deums around the country for National Day

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21st July 2021
On Tuesday, the Belgian Royal Family was out in full force to celebrate the country’s National Day. King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their children Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Éléonore were at Brussels’s St Michael and Gudule Cathedral for a traditional Te Deum, or Thanksgiving service. The family walked in the Cathedral with the King and Queen…
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Belgium

King Philippe of the Belgians remembers flood victims in sombre National Day speech

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20th July 2021
King Philippe of the Belgians has delivered his annual speech marking his country’s National Day.The address, on July 20th 2021, came in the wake of disastrous floods that have impacted central Europe, causing short of 200 deaths. Several people are still missing.His speech came on the eve of National Day when there is usually a concert to celebrate. That has been…
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Serbia

Serbian royals mark special anniversary since their return

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20th July 2021
Last Saturday was a special anniversary for the Serbian Royal Family as it marked 20 years since the Serbian royals were able to return to Serbia after a life in exile.On that occasion, Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia published the following message: “On this day, exactly 20 years ago, my family and I, after decades in exile, finally welcomed our return to our homeland. A review of the…
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Norway

Norwegian royals on holiday in northern Norway

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19th July 2021
The Norwegian Royal Family is currently on a long private holiday in northern Norway using the royal yacht “KS Norge”. Thousands of Norwegians now follow the ship’s journey, and where the royals go ashore, they are greeted with flags and cheers. Many private boats…
Sweden

Prince Julian of Sweden's christening to be aired on SVT

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18th July 2021
In a turnaround, Prince Julian of Sweden’s christening next month will be televised – albeit differently than his older cousins and brothers.Swedish public broadcaster SVT will be in the church and record the ceremony. They will later air a 45-minute summary of the religious service on their channel on Sunday, 15 August, at 6.15 pm.Many were unhappy when the Royal Court…
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