Belgium

King Philippe's half-sister, Princess Délphine, to take part in national holiday celebrations for the first time

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13th July 2021
On Monday, the Belgian Royal Palace announced that, for the first time, Princess Délphine would take part in the celebrations for the country’s National Day on the 21st of July. This will mark her first participation in the celebrations as a member of the Royal Family, but it is not the first time she takes part in an event with her new siblings. In February 2021, she was invited to join…
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Sweden

King of Sweden sends condolences to Haiti after assassination of country's president

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10th July 2021
The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, has sent a condolence letter to Haiti’s Prime Minister, Claude Joseph, after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and attack on his wife, First Lady Martine Moïse at their home on 7 July.The King said: “The Queen and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First…
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Sweden

Sweden's king reflects on his place in history as coalition government clings to power

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10th July 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf has overseen a special gathering at the Royal Palace in Stockholm as Sweden saw a Prime Minister only recently voted out of power take the reins of government once more.As the Swedish monarch welcomed Stefan Lofven and his new administration to a council meeting that marks the start of their tenure, he spoke of his own place in the politics of chte country.Addressing…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima end State Visit to Germany

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8th July 2021
On the 6th and 7th of July, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands carried out engagements for the second and third day of their State Visit to Germany. On Tuesday, Their Majesties started the day with a visit to the Bundestag, the German Parliament, where, after a meeting with the Bundestag President, Dr Wolfgang Schäuble, they received a tour of the facility, and their…
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