Spain

Royal statements on exile for Juan Carlos of Spain show his title of king appears to be secure

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3rd August 2020
The possibility that King Juan Carlos of Spain would go into exile as allegations over his financial affairs continued has been talked about for weeks. But, as he confirms his decision to leave the country he ruled for almost four decades, another subject of hot debate appears to have been laid to rest. The statement of Felipe VI on his father’s move appears to underline that the former…
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Spain

"Your Majesty, dear Felipe" - read the letter King Juan Carlos wrote to his son as the former monarch goes into exile

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3rd August 2020
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch, who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an undisclosed location. In a letter to his son King Felipe, Juan Carlos wrote: “Your Majesty, dear Felipe: With the same desire for service to Spain that inspired my…
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Sweden

Princess Christina of Sweden turns 77

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3rd August 2020
Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs Magnuson is celebrating her 77th birthday today. The Princess will celebrate her birthday privately with her family. She retired from public duties on her 75th birthday two years ago after many years of service to the crown. She spent 45…
Belgium

King Philippe congratulates the "King of Flemish song"

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3rd August 2020
King Philippe of the Belgians has congratulated his “colleague” the “King of the Flemish song,” Will Tura, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. As one of the most famous Belgian singers, Will Tura has a special bond with the Belgian Royal Family. Yesterday, King Philippe sent out a tweet in which he congratulated one of the best-known Belgian vocalists who sings in…
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Sweden

Sweden’s Royal Court having financial difficulty

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2nd August 2020
Sweden’s Royal Court is having financial problems, the Royal Court has said. The royal palaces have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The visitors are absent, and a loss of approximately 75 per cent of the revenue is expected this year. According to the Head…
CoronavirusSpain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain end their tour urging unity

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31st July 2020
The King of Spain has called for unity and solidarity across the country as his tour of different regions comes to an end. Speaking in Asturias, the principality held by the heir to the Spanish throne, King Felipe urged everyone in Spain to come together as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Felipe VI, along with Queen Letizia, has spent the past month visiting every region of Spain to show…
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