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Information regarding Queen Margrethe's New Year's Eve speech has been released

One of the highlights of Christmas Day in many UK households is The Queen’s Speech at 3:00 pm. Denmark has a similar highlight but at 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve where Queen Margrethe gives a speech which is broadcast live on television, radio and the internet. Traditionally this address is given from the Queen’s drawing room in Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg. However, this year the…
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European Royals

12 million Italians want the return of the monarchy

According to a survey published by the Istituto Piepoli about 12 million Italians, 15% of the population, are in favour of a return of the monarchy. Because of this, His Royal Highness Prince Emmanuel of Savoy continues his fight for a new Italian monarchy. Last week, he spoke about his idea to establish the Italian monarchy in several Italians newspapers. Among them the Italian paper Mole24 who…
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Sweden

King of Sweden sends condolence message to President Trump after California wildfires

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent his condolences to President Donald Trump after fires ravaged California. So far, 87 have been killed, and almost 500 are still missing. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a total area of nearly 400 square miles have been destroyed. His Majesty remarked: “The Queen and I wish to express our most sincere condolences…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe attends military parade in Copenhagen

On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark attended a series of events during her visit to the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen. Her Majesty started her visit by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal…
European Royals

Princess Maria del Carmen of Bourbon-Two Sicilies has died at 94

On Thursday it was announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Maria del Carmen Carolina Antonia of Bourbon-Two Sicilies passed away on Wednesday, 21 November 2018. The sad news was published by the Princess’s nephew, His Royal Highness Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, the Duke of Castro. Princess Maria del Carmen was 94-years-old. Princess Maria del Carmen was born in the city of…
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