Spain

King Felipe sees Spain's Prime Minister sworn in after controversy and protests

King Felipe has overseen the swearing in of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, for a new term but the appointment follows a time of controversy which has led to division across the country. Pedro Sanchez was officially appointed to the role again at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on the morning of November 17th 2023 with Spain’s King in attendance. Felipe VI looked solemn as the PSOE…
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European Royals

The queen who fought an assassin with flowers

She was the queen who tried to save her dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She had done all she could to save the…
Sweden

Princess Madeleine attends Nobel event in Washington D.C.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband, Chris O’Neill, have attended a Nobel event at the Swedish Embassy in Washington D.C. As the couple will be unable to attend the Nobel festivities in Stockholm in December, the royals (who reside in Florida) travelled to the American capital for an event with American Nobel laureates at the House of Sweden and the Swedish Ambassador to the…
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Denmark

Prince Christian makes solemn oath to honour Danish constitution

Prince Christian of Denmark has taken a solemn oath to protect his country’s constitution. The prince, second in line to the throne, took the pledge just weeks after turning 18 and coming of age. Since reaching his majority, his constitutional role has altered. Now that he has promised to protect the constitution, he can act as regent if required when his grandmother, Queen…
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Greece

The lost wedding dress of a queen is rediscovered

It was the gown worn by a princess to say ‘I do’ to a king and become a queen but despite its place in history, its location appears to have been unknown for decades. The fact no one seems to have known where it might be has only come to light the wedding…
Belgium

King Philippe attends commemoration for war victims

King Philippe of the Belgians has attended the annual commemoration for war victims in Brussels. The event takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the foot of the Congress Column to honour those who died in World War I and World War II. It also serves as a way…
Sweden

Better late than never! Prince Daniel celebrates 50th birthday

Over 200 guests arrived at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to attend a very special celebration on 11 November. Prince Daniel of Sweden hosted a private party to celebrate his 50th birthday – 57 days after his actual birthday. The Prince was forced to postpone his birthday bash due to King Carl XVI Gustaf’s lavish Golden Jubilee celebrations in September. The Prince turned 50 on…
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