Spain

Why Queen Letizia of Spain's famous engagement ring has disappeared from view

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21st May 2024
Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was not a name familiar to royal watchers up until around 31 October 2003, and even then, many had their doubts that the rumours—that her engagement to Prince Felipe, the Prince of Asturias, was about to be announced—were true. But on 1 November, the Spanish Royal Court shared that King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía had the “great satisfaction” of announcing…
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Denmark

The Wedding Dress of Queen Mary of Denmark

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14th May 2024
Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark will be celebrating their twentieth wedding anniversary on 14 May 2024. Although their year has been busy with Frederik’s ascension and the ensuing ceremonies and engagements, we are looking back at their wedding with a closer look…
European Royals

A hug for a queen from Europe's longest serving heir to the throne

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11th May 2024
The Queen of Denmark was given a big hug to welcome her at the start of an historic event by a friend who also has her own place in royal history. As Queen Mary stepped ashore in Sweden at the start of the first State Visit since her husband took the Danish throne, the future monarch of Sweden curtsied to her visitor then cuddled her. The Crown Princess of Sweden welcomes Queen Mary of…
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Spain

Queen Letizia puts spotlight on children's literature as she continues recovery from accident

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8th May 2024
Queen Letizia enjoyed her annual appointment with youth literature, at Madrid’s Real Casa de Correos, as she handed out the “El Barco de Vapor” and “Gran Angular” prizes. Her appearance came as she continues to recover from an accident at home which left her with a broken bone. Her Majesty arrived at the venue in the evening of Tuesday, 7th May, and was welcomed by dignitaries…
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Denmark

The emerald tiara that can never leave the country of its queen

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2nd May 2024
The Danish Royal Family counts just one emerald tiara in their collection, but it’s a stunning piece that features 67 emeralds and over 2,600 diamonds. And now it has another special chapter in its history as Queen Mary wore it for her first official gala portrait since her husband’s accession in January 2024. King Christian VIII commissioned an emerald parure for his wife, Queen…
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