Monaco

Princess Charlene reveals commitment to wildlife conservation

Princess Charlene of Monaco has revealed her commitment to wildlife conservation in her homeland in a series of Instagram posts. The Princely Palace confirmed her new commitment on their Facebook page with a post saying: “H.S.H. Princess Charlene is committed to wildlife conservation in Africa.” They also shared an image of Charlene hugging an injured rhino in South Africa; the…
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MoroccoSpain

King Felipe receives call from Spain's Prime Minister as crisis in Ceuta grows

King Felipe of Spain has spoken by phone with Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, as military deployment are sent to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants from Morocco swam on to its beaches at the start of the week. The influx has resulted in a diplomatic crisis between the two kingdoms of Spain and Morocco as Spain now claims that Morocco is not doing enough to keep…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima celebrates her 50th birthday with a delicious cake

Queen Máxima received a special birthday cake to mark her 50th birthday this week, presented to her by one of her long-standing patronages, More Music in the Classroom. The decadent cake, presented to the Queen during a special television presentation entitled ‘Queen Máxima: A Life Full of Music ‘for Méér Muziek in de Klas’ featured musical motifs and large and small candles to…
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Máxima at 50: An interview at the palace

Queen Máxima received Matthijs van Nieuwkerk at her home at Huis ten Bosch Palace for an interview for her 50th birthday. The interview took place in her office at the Palace and was broadcast on the evening of her birthday. The interviewer brought her a present of a book of poetry, and Queen Máxima indulged him by reading a piece in Spanish. She returned the favour by surprising him with a…
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