Denmark

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark sends message of support to Australian Prime Minister

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5th January 2020
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, who was born in Hobart, Australia, has sent a message to Australia’s Prime Minister in connection to the bush fires. She has been keeping apprised of the situation through friends and family in Australia. The message, posted on the official website of the Danish Royal House, reads: “Your Excellency Prime Minister, In this time of great…
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Queen Letizia at the Pascua Militar

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5th January 2020
Every year in Spain on the 6th of January, the Spanish Royal Family commemorates Pascua Militar, a military ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid. At the Pascua Militar, King Felipe receives the “Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Chiefs of Staff of all branches, the Grand Masters of the Royal and Military Orders of San Fernando and San…
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Norway

Ari Behn's funeral held in Oslo

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3rd January 2020
On Friday, the funeral took place for Ari Behn, the former husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, at Oslo Cathedral. Ari Behn died last week after taking his own life on Christmas Day aged 47. Many royals and members of the Behn family attended the funeral which was broadcast live on Norway’s two largest television channels. Present from the Norwegian Royal Family were King…
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The Consorts of 2020: Europe

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2nd January 2020
To be a consort is an interesting role in this new century. On paper, they are the support act, the person walking two steps behind. But in a media driven world, where royal watching places an emphasis on style, they can often be the star of the show. In 2020, the consorts of Europe gain as much attention as the monarchs they married. Here are the consorts of Europe at the start of a new…
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