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King Felipe of Spain heads to the past as present challenges continue

The King of Spain has spent two days viewing some of the most famous historical artefacts of his country. Felipe VI’s visits came as controversy over the financial affairs of his father, King Juan Carlos I, continue. On July 21st 2020, the Spanish monarch welcomed the President of Portugal to Madrid for a lunch and a tour of the Prado Museum, one of Spain’s most popular tourist…
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Belgian National Day 2020: in pictures

It was a very different National Day for Belgium’s Royal Family today. A day of celebration became a moment for commemoration as King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their children paid tribute to those who have lost their lives to coronavirus and to those who have worked…
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Belgium's royals lead three minute silence for coronavirus victims

The King and Queen of the Belgians led commemorations for those who have lost their lives to coronavirus as Belgium marked its National Day. King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their four children bowed their heads in remembrance as they joined a three minute silence for the 9,800 people who have died in the pandemic. The commemoration took place as the Royal Family participated in a Te Deum…
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How the Belgian royals will celebrate National Day in 2020

On July 21st, Belgium celebrates its National Day. Naturally, the Belgian Royal family plays a big role in the celebrations. This year, however, the special day will be marked very differently due to the ongoing pandemic. Let’s take a look at King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s agenda for the day. Each year on the 21st of July, the Belgians celebrate their National Day as they…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander teases daughter during summer photocall

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, his wife Queen Máxima, and their daughters The Princess of Orange, Princess Ariane and Princess Alexia posed for summer photos. They have a photocall twice a year in exchange for privacy for the rest of the year. The winter photocall usually takes place in Lech, where the family goes skiing. The photocall took place in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch…
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