European RoyalsSpain

King Juan Carlos bows out of public life

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3rd June 2019
There was one final ovation. On a humid afternoon in early summer, in a place indelibly associated with royalty, King Juan Carlos of Spain stood on a balcony painted in the colours of his country’s flag to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd. They knew they were watching the end of an era. For this would be the king’s last official public appearance. Juan Carlos confirmed he would be…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visit the Betuwe

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31st May 2019
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited the Betuwe region in the Netherlands this week. The visit is part of their so-called regional visits and is the 14th regional visit in the country and the second visit to the province of Gelderland. Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images The King and Queen were welcomed…
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Belgium

Breaking: King Philippe appoints informateurs in process of government formation

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30th May 2019
The Royal Court has just announced that King Philippe of the Belgians has made his first important decision in the government formation process. His Majesty has appointed Johan Vandelanotte (SP.A) and Didier Reynders (MR) as informateurs. After the Belgian elections on the 26th of May, the King has now concluded his round of consultations. During the discussions, King Philippe spoke to the party…
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Norway

Norway's Crown Prince Family holds football match at Skaugum

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29th May 2019
On Wednesday, the Norwegian Crown Prince Family held their annual football match at their home in Asker. The team of the Crown Prince Family was strengthened by, among others, Lise Klaveness, Ståle Solbakken and Frode Grodås, as well as the famous artist Astrid S. Additionally, former football player Jan Åge Fjørtoft was the team leader for the royal team. Furthermore, the team was made up of…
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