Denmark

Danish Court announces handing down of Prince Henrik's patronages

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15th May 2019
On 13 May, the Danish Court announced that Prince Joachim had agreed to become Patron of the Orders and Medals Society of Denmark, taking over from Prince Henrik. Prince Henrik had been the patron of the association from 1978 until his death. It aims to promote the study of the history of orders and medals. The Society cooperates with similar societies in Belgium, the UK, Germany, Austria and the…
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European Royals

Prince Welf August of Hanover christened

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14th May 2019
Hereditary Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Princess Ekaterina of Hanover have baptised their second child, Prince Welf August over the weekend. The 2-month-old Prince’s royal godparents were also present for the christening. Hereditary Prince Ernst August and Princess Ekaterina of Hanover welcomed their second child on the 14th of March 2019. Two months later the couple has decided to…
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Sweden

Who is Prince Carl Philip of Sweden?

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13th May 2019
On13 May 1979, Queen Silvia of Sweden gave birth to her second child, a son, at Stockholm Palace. The son, the new Crown Prince of Sweden’s birth was celebrated with a 42-gun salute. The King was away on a trip and was not able to get back to Stockholm in time for the birth of his and the Queen’s second child. He had been told by Queen Silvia’s doctor that she would not go…
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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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