Sweden

What's in a name? Sweden's new royal Prince Julian Herbert Folke

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28th March 2021
Princess Sofia of Sweden gave birth to her third child on Friday at 11.19 am at Danderyd Hospital. King Carl XVI Gustaf revealed the name of his two-day-old grandson this morning in a cabinet meeting with the Prime Minister.The new royal’s names are Julian Herbert Folke, and he is the Duke of Halland. So, where did his names come from?The name Julian was selected by Prince Carl…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals new grandson's name

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28th March 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden revealed his grandson’s name and dukedom in a cabinet meeting this morning at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia has been named Julian Herbert Folke.His full title is Prince Julian…
Norway

King Harald releases Easter message

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27th March 2021
While remaining on sick leave, King Harald of Norway released an Easter message to the Norwegian people on Friday.Norway is in its third wave of the pandemic, and the King began his message by saying:“There are probably no more words that help right now. What we need is to see the end of the situation we have been in for over a year. Many are tired and upset. We all miss…
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Sweden

What dukedom could Sweden’s new prince receive?

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27th March 2021
The names of the newest Prince of Sweden will be revealed by his grandfather in a cabinet meeting on Sunday, 28 March. While there are many guesses as to what the little royal may be named, what dukedom will he receive?There are several dukedoms available including…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia conclude State Visit to Andorra

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26th March 2021
The King and Queen of Spain have brought their State Visit to their neighbours, Andorra, to an end with a focus on tourism, culture and education.A royal round of applause for some of the pupils who met King Felipe and Queen Letizia during their visit to the Maria Moliner Spanish School in Andorra (Casa de S.M. el Rey)Felipe VI and Letizia began the final part of their trip with a visit to…
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Sweden

Why Sweden's newest royal was born without an HRH

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26th March 2021
The newest member of the Swedish Royal Family was born today at Danderyd Hospital to Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. The little prince is the first grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf to be born without the style of Royal Highness.While both of his brothers…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia on first State Visit since pandemic

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26th March 2021
The King and Queen of Spain are in Andorra for their first State Visit since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Felipe VI and Letizia arrived in the tiny principality, which neighbours their country, on March 25th 2021 for a two day trip. The couple took part in a formal departure ceremony at Barajas Airport in Madrid ahead of the short journey to the Principality, which nestles in the…
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