European Royals

Royals send messages of support after Sri Lanka attacks

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21st April 2019
Several explosions rocked hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, causing the deaths of at least 157 people and injuring dozens more. Sri Lanka’s president, Maithripala Sirisena, said that he was shocked by the explosions and appealed for calm. The prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, wrote on Twitter: “I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today. I call upon all…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe surrounded by Crown Prince Family to celebrate her 79th birthday

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19th April 2019
On 16 April, Queen Margrethe celebrated her 79th birthday at Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus. The Queen always makes a balcony appearance with the Royal Family to celebrate her birthday with the Danish people each year. She usually marks the occasion at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, but when Easter Sunday falls on the same week as her birthday, she celebrates at Marselisborg Palace as this is…
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Serbia

Crown Prince Couple of Serbia hold Easter Bazaar

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17th April 2019
In last week, Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia officially opened the traditional Easter Bazaar of handicrafts made by women refugees and children with special needs in Mercator Center in Belgrade. All the revenue from the sale of the handicrafts is intended to help vulnerable groups. The opening of the bazaar was attended by Mr. Vladimir Cucic, Commissioner for…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon must undergo surgery again

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17th April 2019
In early March, the Norwegian Royal Court announced that Crown Prince Haakon had to undergo surgery. The heir to the throne was admitted to hospital for one day for an operation on an exostosis in the ear canal. This week, the Crown Prince Haakon announced himself to the…
Luxembourg

An update on Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg's health

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16th April 2019
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg is feeling better, the Grand Ducal Court has announced. The 98-year old was hospitalised earlier this week due to a pulmonary infection. Grand Duke Jean will remain in the hospital for observation. “The evolution of the health of Grand Duke Jean is favourable,” the Grand Ducal Court announced in an official statement. His Royal Highness was hospitalised on…
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