European Royals

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son sentenced to four years in prison

The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of rape and a series of other offences following one of the most closely watched court cases in recent Norwegian history. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was convicted by Oslo District Court of two counts of rape, domestic abuse and several additional offences involving multiple…
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European Royals

Crown Prince Christian steps in for his grandmother at special event

Crown Prince Christian stepped in for his grandmother Saturday, opening the Queen Margrethe II’s Bridge in her honour. The future king announced that he would attend the ceremony on behalf of Queen Margrethe following her medical issues in May. The Queen Margrethe II Bridge connects Zealand and Falster via Masnedø, and crosses the Storstrømmen. To commemorate the event, Crown…
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European Royals

Princess Charlene's surprising gesture to Queen Letizia raises questions

Princess Charlene met Queen Letizia of Spain on a brief visit to Madrid and her response has led to a debate about protocol. The Princess of Monaco curtsied to the Queen of Spain as she greeted her and it’s led to questions about whether Charlene had made a mistake. Her husband, Albert II, is the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, making Charlene a consort. And although she is styled Her…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain takes command after national flag tumbles during important military parade

King Felipe of Spain took command as an unprecedented accident hit one of the biggest military events in the country. As the Spanish king stood to take the salute on the country’s National Day for the Armed Forces, the flag that was being hoisted above the ceremony suddenly broke loose and tumbled to the ground. The giant flag fell on several military officers keeping guard beneath…
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