Spain

King Juan Carlos to undergo heart procedure

Spain’s King Emeritus, Juan Carlos is to undergo a heart procedure, Casa Real announced last night.King Juan Carlos will undergo the operation on Saturday, 24 August at the Quirón de Pozuelo Clinic in Spain’s capital of Madrid. It was decided to have the procedure by the end of August after an annual check-up on 11 and 12 June.This will be His Majesty’s 17th surgery…
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The Netherlands

Princess Christina's coffin moved to mourning chapel

The coffin containing the remains of Princess Christina of the Netherlands – who died last week at the age of 72 – has been placed in the mourning chapel of the Fagel’s Garden Pavilion on the grounds of Noordeinde Palace.[getty src="1162848023" width="594" height="396"]The simple wooden coffin is decorated with her sunflowers – Princess Christina’s favourite…
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DenmarkFeatures

Queen Margrethe holidaying in France before heading home to host President Trump on State Visit

Queen Margrethe of Denmark is on her annual summer holiday to France for a few weeks in the sun before she returns home to host President Trump on a State Visit.Her Majesty is staying in Château de Cayx, a French residence she shares with her son, Crown Prince Frederick.When she returns to Denmark, The Queen will host the US President on a two-day visit of her home country. President…
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