Spain

Spain's future queen reaches new milestone in her military training

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13th September 2023
Princess Leonor has reached an important moment in the first year of her military training. The heir to the throne of Spain has been at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza for a month, training with the Army as she begins three years of work which will see her also complete year long initiations with the Navy and Air Force as well. Now, the princess has completed the Combatant Training…
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Sweden

How Swedish monarchs are crowned

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12th September 2023
Earlier this year, we were treated to an ancient coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey when King Charles III was crowned, but what did King Carl XVI Gustaf’s crowing look like? In comparison, Carl XVI Gustaf was crowned King in a much more subdued atmosphere. Modern kings of Sweden, dating back to the reign of Gustav V, which began in 1907, are not crowned in a full ceremony involving many…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel not forgotten ahead of 50th birthday

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12th September 2023
Prince Daniel of Sweden may celebrate his 50th birthday on his father-in-law’s Golden Jubilee, but that doesn’t mean the Royal Family and Sweden have forgotten him during this time of celebration. The Royal Court released three new photos of the Prince before his birthday on 15 September. Photo: Clément Morin/The Royal Court of Sweden Photo: Clément Morin/The Royal Court…
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Luxembourg

A favourite gem of a ground breaking Grand Duchess and sparkling wedding gifts - the sapphires of Luxembourg

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11th September 2023
As September’s birthstone is the sapphire, we are taking a look at the royal vaults that contain sapphires in their collection. The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has four tiaras, a necklace (which converts to a tiara) and earrings that feature sapphires that have been seen on the royal ladies at various events. The Sapphire Necklace Tiara The tiara has pear-shaped diamonds…
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