European Royals

62-year-old Prince Hubertus is the world's oldest active alpinist

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20th February 2021
Yesterday, 19 February, Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe-Langenburg was the oldest alpinist ever in the world championship when he participated for the 19th time. The 62-year-old Prince is a television show host, actor, singer and very fond of attention. Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe-Langenburg made his World Cup debut in Schladming in 1982. When he qualified for the Alpine skiing race in Cortina…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima pays working visit to Christian Primary School

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19th February 2021
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands paid a working visit to Christian Primary School (CBS) Sabina van Egmond in Oud-Beijerland on Thursday. The Queen spoke to teachers, parents and students about the effect COVID-19 has had on the primary education system. The school has two locations, and Her Majesty visited the Sportlaan location while speaking via video call to those at the Poortwijk location.
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Spain

Violent protests in Spain in support of rapper jailed for attacking the monarchy

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18th February 2021
Protests in Madrid and Barcelona in support of a rapper sent to prison for messages glorifying terrorism and attacking the Spanish Crown have turned violent. Demonstrators threw missiles and built barricades in both cities as gatherings demanding the rapper’s release continued to spread across Spain. Pablo Hasel, whose real name is Pablo Rivadulla Duro, was arrested on February 16th after…
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Sweden

Sweden's Royal Court issues update on Queen Silvia's condition following fall

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17th February 2021
It is now a few days since it was confirmed that Queen Silvia had fallen and broken a bone in her arm. The Swedish Queen was treated in hospital after a fall at Drottningholm Palace. Doctors found that she had a fracture in her right wrist. After treatment, Silvia returned to Drottningholm. The Swedish magazine “Svensk Damtidning” has received an update on the Queen’s…
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