Norway

Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, arrested on suspicion of rape

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19th November 2024
The eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Marius Borg Høiby, has been arrested on suspicion of rape.  Borg Høiby, 27, was detained on Monday evening near Skaugum on the charge of “sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or for other reasons unable to resist the act”.  It is understood that charges were brought by the police, not the woman concerned. Borg…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia of Sweden forced to withdraw from State Visit

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18th November 2024
Queen Silvia of Sweden has decided not to make a State Visit to Singapore after becoming ill. Queen Silvia, 80, has been forced to withdraw after developing a respiratory infection. King Carl XVI Gustaf will travel to Singapore for the three day visit which gets under way on November 19th 2024. In a brief announcement. Sweden’s royal court said that Queen Silvia would no longer take…
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Spain

Olympic celebrations for King Felipe and Queen Letizia

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14th November 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain had a celebratory Wednesday as they welcomed Spanish Olympians and Paralympians to a reception. The Spanish King and Queen hosted the reception at the Palace of El Pardo, a palace that was once a royal hunting lodge. They invited the Olympians and Paralympians who represented Spain at the Paris games this summer. Both Felipe and Letizia were happy…
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Denmark

Danish Royal Family to phase out royal warrants

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13th November 2024
The Danish Royal Family is phasing out their royal warrants in a bid to modernise their monarchy. “It is the Royal House’s opinion that a scheme that means that individual companies can claim special recognition from the Royal House for a number of years is no…
The Netherlands

Cooking and music for Queen Maxima as she spotlights inclusion for all children

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13th November 2024
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has shown once again that she is not afraid to get her hands dirty as she helped some little chefs make their way in the kitchen.  The Dutch queen was in Amersfoort in Utrecht to attend a conference called “More access to art and culture”. The highlight of the conference was undoubtedly when she was able to join several children with their appropriate…
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