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Swedish King removes royal styles of five grandchildren: Why it makes sense

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8th October 2019
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has revoked the royal styles of Royal Highness from five of his grandchildren – the children of his younger two children, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine. So, why does this make sense to do?While there’s no doubt that the King loves all of his grandchildren, it makes sense that he has removed Princes Alexander and Gabriel (the sons of Prince…
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Sweden

The photo that shows a new focus after major changes in Sweden's Royal House

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7th October 2019
A king, two queens in waiting and a monarch who never was at all take centre stage in a brand new photo released to mark the moment Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden changed his royal family forever. As the Swedish ruler confirmed that five of his seven grandchildren would lose their HRH status and no longer form part of the Royal House, the official website resharpened the royal focus with a photo all…
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European RoyalsSweden

Swedish King announces five of his grandchildren are to be removed from The Royal House

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7th October 2019
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has announced important changes to the Royal House. The purpose is to establish which members of the Royal Family are expected to perform officials duties.The children of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, and the children of Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O’Neill will no longer be members of The…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary concludes trip to Morocco

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7th October 2019
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark travelled to Morocco on the 3rd and 4th of this month to attend the Youth Innovation Summit innovation and dialogue seminar in Rabat.The trip began with Mary getting a tour of the Innovation Lab where the 100 students involved in the…
Romania

New details released of reburial of Helen of Romania

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6th October 2019
It will be a personal tribute to a very public figure. The ceremonies marking the reburial of Helen, Queen Mother of Romania later this month will put family at the heart of the commemorations.Helen, who died in November 1982 in Switzerland, was laid to rest in Lausanne…
Luxembourg

In photos: Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume becomes Chief Scout

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6th October 2019
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg has become the Chief Scout, taking over for his late grandfather, Grand Duke Jean who died earlier this year at the age of 98. Grand Duke Jean had been Chief Scout for 74 years.At the event, Guillaume was accompanied by his wife, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. However, they were not the only royals in attendance as King Carl XVI Gustaf of…
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