Spain

Dalí gives King Felipe the giggles

King Felipe of Spain appeared to be enjoying himself while he was in Girona for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Dali Museum.  The Dalí Museum opened in 1974 and was the artist’s last great project. Dalí himself planned the theatre-museum that was built on top of the remains of the old Municipal Theatre of Figueres in Girona. It is a unique museum, as it takes…
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Belgium

No weekend off for Belgium's King Philippe as he gets on his bike

There was no weekend off for King Philippe of the Belgians as he was out and about on both Saturday and Sunday.  King Philippe took charge on Saturday as he sat in the driver’s seat of a new tram. The new Line 10 in Brussels is routed from Neder-over-Heembeek to Uccle and the Belgian king was able to turn his hand at driving for a change. After learning about the tram and the new line, he…
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Spain

Surprise! Queen Letizia is watching you study

It’s back to school season, and, like every year, Queen Letizia kickstarted the new academic year by visiting the Doctor José Zapatero Domínguez Institute. Her Majesty arrived in the small Cantabria town on 18th September. There, she was welcomed by a delegation…
Denmark

Queen Mary's weekend plans revealed

Queen Mary’s weekend plans have been revealed: she’s currently serving as regent of Denmark. The Danish Royal Court announced that Queen Mary will serve as regent for the period of 20-22 September, over the weekend, while King Frederik is out of the country. This is the first time that Queen Mary will exercise this duty while serving as queen consort. She had previously been appointed…
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Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra extends military service

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, a soldier in training and a future queen, has decided to extend her military service into next year. Private Alexandra, as she is known in the military, announced her decision to extend her professional training with the Ingeniørbataljonen…
Denmark

King Frederik words on Queen Margrethe's health after surprise hospital admission

King Frederik shared an update on his mother’s condition after she was hospitalised earlier on Thursday due to a fall.  Queen Margrethe, the former Danish monarch, was hospitalised after she fell at her home at Fredernsborg Palace in Copenhagen on Wednesday, 18 September.  She was taken to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen to be treated, the largest teaching hospital in…
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