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Crown Princess Victoria pushes for transformation of global seafood industry

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7th October 2020
Crown Princess Victoria participated in a virtual keystone dialogue with the seafood industry and ocean experts to discuss sustainable fishing practices this week. In a speech where she advocated for sustainable fishing, Crown Princess Victoria said: “Transforming the global seafood industry is no small task. It is more like turning an ocean liner around: it is difficult, because of its size.
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Twenty Years of Rule: looking back at the accession of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

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7th October 2020
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg marks the 20th anniversary of his reign in October 2020. He ascended the Grand Ducal throne on the abdication of his father, Jean, after a long period of transition. Jean had announced his plans to step aside at the end of 1999 and his son finally took over as Grand Duke of Luxembourg on October 7th 2000. Here, Royal Central looks back at that historic day. The…
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Luxembourg

Tessy Antony de Nassau launches fashion brand

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7th October 2020
Tessy Antony de Nassau has launched her sustainable fashion brand, Human Highness. The brand was designed with Milli Maier Veske and has been in development for over a year. Tessy has called the brand “a dream come true.” Its official and exclusive launch was in…
The Netherlands

Dutch Government Information Service releases new royal photos

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7th October 2020
The Dutch Government Information Service (RVD) has released new photos of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands. Two solo images a piece were released of the royals, taken by Martijn Beekman, in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in September. The RVD did not release any photos of the couple together. © RVD – Martijn Beekman© RVD – Martijn Beekman These…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway cancels plans to return to work after hospital stay

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5th October 2020
King Harald of Norway’s sick leave, which was due to expire on Monday October 5th 2020, has now been extended. No date for a return to work has been set. This means that Crown Prince Haakon will continue to function as Regent of Norway for the forseeable future and carry out the duties that his father normally takes on. The news was made public on the afternoon of October 4th 2020, just…
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