Spain

When family and duty mix: a difficult October on the horizon for King Felipe of Spain

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5th October 2023
Another crucial milestone in Princess Leonor’s military career is fast approaching, and this time her parents will be present for it. On 7th October, Princess Leonor and her fellow cadets at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza will swear allegiance to the flag – an act traditionally presided over by either the monarch or consort. This time, both King Felipe and Queen…
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Denmark

The early life of a baby born to be queen

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4th October 2023
She’s about to mark a very important moment for her family and for the royal dynasty that she married into. It will be a day marked with a glittering gala and appearances on a famous palace balcony. In October 2023, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will see her eldest child, Prince Christian, celebrate his coming of age in festivities that will include royalty from across Europe. Her baby boy…
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Norway

Norwegian royals observe tradition as they inaugurate new Parliament session

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4th October 2023
King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new legislative season. On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness arrived at the Parliament building in an open car, as tradition dictates. The short piece of Karl Johans Gate (Oslo’s main street) that…
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Norway

The fascinating history of a throne that has just passed from a king to a queen

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2nd October 2023
One of Europe’s most popular royals has just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a regal seat. In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the most sophisticated prop at a series of theatres. The three Norwegian thrones for the king, queen and crown prince in the Norwegian…
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