The Netherlands

Princess Christina, the aunt of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, has bone cancer

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21st June 2018
The Dutch Government Information Service (RVD) has announced that Princess Christina, 71, has bone cancer. It was discovered in the autumn of 2017, and she is in stable condition. A statement was released yesterday on her behalf saying, “In the fall of 2017 showed that Princess Christina has bone cancer.  “Since last winter, her condition is stable, and therefore she feels good under…
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DenmarkEuropean Royals

Princess Elisabeth of Denmark has died at the age of 83

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20th June 2018
Her Highness Princess Elisabeth of Denmark has died at the age of 83, the Danish Royal Court has announced. She died yesterday at 6.15pm surrounded by her closest family. Hendes Højhed Prinsesse Elisabeth afgået ved døden. I går aftes klokken 18.15 sov Hendes Højhed Prinsesse Elisabeth stille ind efter længere tids sygdom. Prinsessen var omgivet af sin nærmeste familie. Prinsesse…
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Spain

Iñaki Urdangarin begins prison sentence

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19th June 2018
Spain’s Iñaki Urdangarin, the brother-in-law of King Felipe and husband to Infanta Cristina, has begun his five year and ten-month prison sentence. He signed himself in to Brieva jail in Avila – a town northwest of Madrid. He had been given a five-day deadline…
Spain

San Antonio hosts King Felipe and Queen Letizia

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18th June 2018
San Antonio, Texas, was host to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain yesterday. The King and Queen are currently in the United States to celebrate the tricentennial of New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Antonio. Today, they will spend day two in the city. Tuesday, their visit will continue in the capital of the United States – Washington D.C. There, they will be welcomed to the White House…
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Spain

King and Queen of Spain begin visit to the United States in New Orleans

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16th June 2018
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have begun their trip to the United States in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they arrived last evening at sunset at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Upon arrival, they were greeted by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell among other officials. © Casa de SM el Rey After greeting the King and Queen, the…
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