Spain

Queen Letizia cheers on Spain's Paralympics stars in Paris

Queen Letizia has returned to Paris again to cheer on Spain’s Paralympians as they make their stand at the 2024 Summer Games. Spain has a strong contingent at these Paralympics with 147 athletes representing the country across sixteen different sports, including Boccia, Paracanoeing, Paratriathlon, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Tennis. Queen Letizia got straight into the spirit of…
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Spain

King Felipe takes to the water to watch the America's Cup

King Felipe of Spain has returned to his sailing roots to spend the day at the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.  The King of Spain met Grant Dalton, CEO of America’s Cup Events, Aurora Catà, Vice President of America’s Cup Event and Natalia Vía-Dufresne, On-Water Operations Manager during his visit on Thursday.  King Felipe uses the latest technology to see how…
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The Netherlands

The versatile tiara worn by several queens

Queen Beatrix ruled the Netherlands for 33 years; she took the throne in 1980 upon the abdication of her mother, Queen Juliana. She chose to abdicate in 2013 with her son, Willem-Alexander, taking the throne. Queen Beatrix held a special gala the night before her abdication and wore a unique tiara, the Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara.  Beatrix has a long history with the Württemberg Ornate…
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