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Greek government plans to turn former Royal Palace into five-star spa-hotel

The former Greek Royal Palace of Tatoi is to re-open, but not as a royal palace. The Greek government, who seized the property when the Greek monarchy collapsed, plans to reopen the palace as a hotel. Tatoi Palace is the former summer palace of the Greek royal family and is located at a 10,000 acres estate, 27 kilometres from the city centre of Athens. For the last 50 years the Palace has been…
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The Netherlands

Countess Eloise reveals she's writing a book

Countess Eloise, the daughter of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, has revealed that she is writing a book on her Instagram account. The 18-year-old granddaughter of Princess Beatrix and niece of King Willem-Alexander did not reveal what the book would be about. “I’m so happy! I can finally say that I’m going to write a book. I’m going to involve you in…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates Swedish forests

From the Swedish monarch’s lockdown residence Stenhammar Palace just outside Stockholm, King Carl XVI Gustaf attended a digital event entitled The Forest Day on Wednesday. The King of Sweden has a deep commitment to issues concerning nature, the environment and forests.
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President Biden receives royal congratulations

New US President Joe Biden has received congratulatory messages from royals across the globe. Messages have been sent from Cambodia, Jordan, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Thailand and the UK. The King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, sent a letter conveying his “most sincere congratulations” and “best wishes for your happiness.” He said that he was certain Biden would “provide leadership…
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HistoryNorway

On this day 30 years ago: King Harald takes his oath to the Constitution

On this day, January 21, 30 years ago, King Harald took his oath to parliament. On the evening of 17 January 1991, King Olav V died. At the same time, Crown Prince Harald became Norway’s new king, King Harald V. When one monarch passes away, the next takes over at the same moment. Hence the expression “The King is dead – Long live the King”. However, the transition is also accompanied…
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