Belgium

Queen Mathilde attends semi-finals of prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition

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13th May 2019
Queen Mathilde has attended the semi-finals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition Violin on Saturday evening. Her Majesty is the Honorary President of the world-famous music competition. Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians stepped out on Saturday to attend the last semi-final of the Queen Elisabeth Competition at Flagey in Brussels. Previously, the Queen attended four other sessions of this…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima opens FT Future of Health Coverage event

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11th May 2019
On Thursday, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opened the FT Future of Health Coverage event in Amsterdam delivering remarks in her role as the United Nations’ Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. She began her remarks discussing the lack of affordable healthcare across the globe, “At least half of the world’s population is unable to obtain…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Queen Máxima visits Make-A-Wish Foundation

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9th May 2019
Queen Máxima brought some sunshine to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Netherlands headquarters on Wednesday, visiting in honour of the organisation’s 30th anniversary.Dressed in a bright yellow trouser suit from Zara, the Dutch queen learned more about how the Make-A-Wish Foundation helps sick children’s dreams come true.According to Make-A-Wish, “Every day an average of…
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Norway

King Harald marks Liberation Day in Oslo

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8th May 2019
His Majesty King Harald of Norway participated in the events commemorating the Liberation Day and the National Defence Day at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. Every year, 8 May is a day where Norway honours all veterans, from World War II and up to today’s international…
Sweden

Sweden's king recalls order of chivalry from the man who allegedly sexually harassed Crown Princess Victoria

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8th May 2019
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden has decided to recall the order of chivalry from Jean-Claude Arnault, it was announced. This is the man who brought the Swedish Academia in its worst ever crisis following the “Me Too”-campaign in Sweden. In April 2018, he was also accused of sexually harassing Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria. Three anonymous witnesses told the Swedish…
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