European RoyalsSpain

The Queen's Cup presented to Spanish women's basketball champions by Queen Letizia

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9th March 2020
Queen Letizia attended the women’s basketball finals named in her honour on Sunday afternoon, presenting The Queen’s Cup to Perfumerías Avenida Baloncesto. The Copa de la Reina de Baloncesto (English: The Queen’s Cup of Basketball) is the oldest women’s basketball tournament in Spain. It was first played in 1943 but didn’t become an annual tournament until 1978. Queen Letizia…
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European RoyalsSpain

Queen Letizia speaks out about cause close to her heart

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6th March 2020
Queen Letizia gave an impassioned speech at an event to mark World Rare Diseases Day in her role as one of the directors of the Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras (English: Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases). “It is always, a privilege that you allow me to be with you for another year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for it. After all that we have seen and heard here today…
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King and Queen of Belgium’s State Visit to Italy cancelled over coronavirus fears

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4th March 2020
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium’s State Visit to Italy next month has been cancelled amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Their Majesties, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs & Defence and the Prime Ministers of various Belgian regions, were due to visit Italy from 23-25 March. Italian President Sergio Mattarella requested that the visit be postponed as the country…
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Serbia

Boycie from “Only Fools and Horses” teams up with Serbia’s Crown Prince Couple for charity

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3rd March 2020
Last Thursday the Serbian Crown Prince couple was in London to raise awareness and money for their charity to help the people of Serbia. The successful auction raised a significant amount of money for the good causes that the Crown Princess’s charity helps with Serbian hospitals. Andrew Eborn, a British broadcaster and magician, entertained during the dinner with his magical tricks in aid of…
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