The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at site of explosion in The Hague

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9th December 2024
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited The Hague to meet with the families of those affected by the explosion and fire, and to offer their condolences and support to first responders and volunteers in the area. Early Saturday morning, two explosions hit the Tarwekamp apartment building in The Hague. As of publication, six bodies have been recovered from the rubble and but other people…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia of Sweden speaks of her shock after death of 'fun' princess

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6th December 2024
The Queen of Sweden has revealed that the death of her sister-in-law, Princess Birgitta, came as a great shock to her royal family. Princess Birgitta, who was 87, died on December 4th in Mallorca. Queen Silvia said she had been speaking to the princess on the day before she died and that her passing had been a surprise. The Swedish queen also confirmed that Birgitta had had a fall in…
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Sweden

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced

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4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who…
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Sweden

Sofia, the cover star princess

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4th December 2024
Princess Sofia of Sweden has appeared in Vogue Scandinavia ahead of her 40th birthday and given a rare interview.  The princess, who will be celebrating her 40th birthday on 6 December, was photographed both at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with her husband and children…
European Royals

The princess who just shared that her imminent royal baby is a a very welcome surprise

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3rd December 2024
It’s already one of the big royal events of 2025 but the imminent arrival of a brand new royal baby is making headlines before they are born. Princess Sofia of Sweden has revealed that her fourth child, due in early spring, is a bonus baby and her three boys can’t wait to meet their new sibling. Speaking to Swedish Vogue magazine in a special interview to mark her 40th birthday…
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