Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit returns from sick leave amid family stress

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway joined her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, for an engagement following an extended sick leave.  Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted a dinner at their residence, Skaugum. The theme of the evening was youth mental health.  In addition to being joined by the Council for Mental Health, the royal couple was joined by 22 individuals…
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Spain

King Felipe at high level meeting on response to floods that devastated Spain

Following an emotionally charged visit to meet people affected by devastating floods, King Felipe chaired a crisis meeting about the response to the extreme weather which has claimed over 200 lives across Spain. The Spanish king oversaw an executive meeting at the Headquarters of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) of Torrejon Air Base. The meeting’s main topic of discussion was the changing…
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Spain

Spanish government minister questions timing of King Felipe's visit to flood areas

A Spanish government minister has questioned whether the timing of the King and Queen of Spain’s visit to a flood hit part of the country was right. King Felipe and Queen Letizia went to Paiporta in Valencia on November 3rd 2024 to meet some of those affected by the extreme weather which led to horrific torrents that have claimed over 200 lives across the country. However, along with…
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European Royals

Emeralds and peacocks: how a striking tiara became a star royal jewel

The emerald features in some of the most striking royal tiaras and necklaces currently used by ruling houses around Europe. Among the most historic are the tiaras dominated by that stone which are owned by the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family. Chaumet Emerald Tiara The Chuamet Emerald Tiara is an Art Deco-style tiara made with intricate diamond-scroll designs and featuring a large central…
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