Spain

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía carry out joint engagements in Girona in a bittersweet farewell

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5th July 2023
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía have carried out a rare series of joint engagements without their parents being present as they traveled to Girona to take part in a meeting with the Princess of Girona Foundation’s team, visit the Foundation’s headquarters, and meet chef Ferrán Adriá and the team from his restaurant ElBulli1846.  The Princess and Infanta’s day began in Girona, where…
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Belgium

King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital

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5th July 2023
King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow. The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home. The 89-year-old former monarch has been…
The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander apologises for the Netherlands' involvement in slave trade

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2nd July 2023
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has apologised for the Netherlands’ involvement in the slave trade. The Dutch monarch apologised during remarks he made at the event marking 160 years since the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands. The King said: “Today, I’m standing here in front of you as your King and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself.
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Belgium

King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended

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28th June 2023
The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted with dehydration. The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern. Belgium’s Royal…
Denmark

Denmark's Prince Christian, aged 17, gets his first driving licence

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28th June 2023
Getting your first driver’s license is a big milestone in everyone’s life. Now the Danish press has confirmed that the country’s future king, Prince Christian, has passed the tests and received his first driver’s license. The Danish magazine “Her og Nu” received confirmation from the communications staff in the Danish royal court. In a statement to the…
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Belgium

Belgium's King Albert taken to hospital

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27th June 2023
King Albert II of Belgium is being treated in hospital for dehydration. The king, who turned 89 just a few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at home. His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side. His eldest son, King Philippe of the Belgians, has…
Denmark

No royal allowance for Prince Christian when he turns 18

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27th June 2023
Prince Christian of Denmark will not receive a royal allowance when he turns 18 in October. The Danish Royal House has announced that the future monarch will not receive an allowance until he is 21 unless his father ascends to the throne before that. This decision was made with the Prime Minister’s Office. The Royal House also stressed that the Prince would not be expected to…
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