The Netherlands

How a king and queen mixed science and art to decorate a room with their family tree

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22nd July 2024
The Dutch King often welcomes ambassadors and dignitaries in a very specific room in Palace ten Bosch. While the room looks like it may simply be a design choice, it actually holds the family’s history.The Dutch State commissioned the DNA Room in 2019 and artist Jacob van der Beugel created the room. The room is created out of 80,000 handmade ceramic blocks that have been divided up…
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Spain

Queen Sofía marks cultural anniversary

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20th July 2024
Queen Sofía of Spain has carried out a rare public engagement when she travelled to the Burgos area to visit the Sierra de Atapuerca archaeological site. The evening before the visit, King Felipe’s mother had attended a concert to celebrate the Atapuerca…
Spain

Leonor and Sofia star again

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18th July 2024
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia joined their parents on Wednesday to meet with students from their secondary school.King Felipe and Queen Letizia met with trustees and students from the Foundation Spanish Committee of United World Colleges in Madrid. It was a personal day for Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, as both attended the UWC Atlantic campus in Llantwit Major…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet

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15th July 2024
Queen Margrethe was back at the theatre to enjoy a mixed programme of ballet from the World Ballet Company at Sostrupp Castle on Norddjurs. The queen was able to see the World Ballet Company perform excerpts of Sleeping Beauty, Manon, and Giselle, three beloved…
Norway

A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family

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15th July 2024
Many royal families have specific residences that they use at certain times of the year, with many enjoying a specific summer residence. The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer home is a relatively new acquisition but King Harald and Queen Sonja spend each summer there now.The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence, Mågerø, is on the Mågerø peninsula on Tjøme island, an island in…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 47th birthday

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15th July 2024
Crown Princess Victoria was surrounded by family as she celebrated her 47th birthday on Sunday.Sweden’s future queen traditionally celebrates her birthday at Solliden Castle on Öland, which is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family. There, she was joined by…
Sweden

Sweden's royals start summer at Solliden with prizes

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12th July 2024
King Carl XVI Gustaf awarded the 2024 Solliden Prize on Thursday and was joined by Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria. The Solliden Prize is awarded each year to “a person who has made a recognised effort or achievement in any area or has taken measures or taken initiatives that promote the island’s interests and development or which have made contributions to Öland’s pious for a…
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