Sweden

King of Sweden encourages Swedes after upsurge in COVID cases

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has released a message to the Swedish public encouraging them in the midst of the upsurge in COVID-19 cases in the country. The King released his message from Drottningholm Palace, where he and Queen Silvia reside. He said: “We must all take our responsibility and continue the joint efforts and efforts to stop the spread of infection. Hold on. Hold…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim gives his first interview after brain surgery this summer

Prince Joachim has given his first interview since he underwent surgery on a blood clot on his brain in July. The prince remained in intensive care for several days following the procedure. In the interview with the Danish TV-channel, DR, the prince talks about how the blood clot has affected his life. Asked how he now feels, the second son of the Danish Queen says: “My health and mood is…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria marks World Diabetes Day

Crown Princes Victoria of Sweden marked World Diabetes Day on Saturday with the release of an official photo showing the heir to the Swedish throne wearing a blue knot bracelet in support of diabetes research. The bracelet Victoria is wearing can be bought for 100 SEK on…
CoronavirusEuropean RoyalsThe Netherlands

Queen Máxima speaks at the first ASEAN Women’s Leaders’ Summit

Queen Máxima spoke at the first ASEAN Women’s Leaders’ Summit about the role women will play in rebuilding the community in a post-COVID world. ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is made up of ten member states: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Lao, Myanmar, and Cambodia. Together, the Association works on behalf of its countries in…
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Spain

Spain's King delivers journalism awards

“Journalism is always necessary, and in these times of health, economic and social crisis, especially necessary,” King Felipe VI said as he presided over the 37th annual King of Spain International Journalism Awardsin Madrid this week. Held at the Casa…
British RoyalsEuropean Royals

The Platinum Jubilee: the monarchical milestones reached in 2022 by Europe's other rulers

The UK government has announced plans for a four day celebration to mark the Platinum Jubilee of The Queen in 2022. Although the 70th anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth II takes place on February 6th that year, the party won’t get started until June when ministers have promised an extra bank holiday to create a long weekend at the very start of that month. Royalty from across the…
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