European Royals

Prince François of Orléans, eldest son of Henri, Count of Paris, pretender to the defunct French throne, has died

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1st January 2018
Prince François of Orléans, the eldest son of Henri, Count of Paris, one of the pretenders to the defunct French throne, and Duchess Marie Therese of Württemberg died yesterday morning, 31 December. He was 56. The announcement came from his younger brother, Prince Jean, who tweeted: “I’m sad to announce the death of my brother HRH Prince François d’Orléans occurred this…
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Many special royal events ahead in 2018

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31st December 2017
There is only one day left in 2017, so it is time to look forward to the special events that will take place in 2018. 2018 will be the year in which many royals will celebrate special birthdays. January – May 2018 will first of all be the year of the third children.
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Royal year in review: May through August

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30th December 2017
In a three-part series, we are taking a look back at some of the most memorable events of the royal year. This series will focus on the royals of mainland Europe and elsewhere, while a separate series will feature the year of the British Royal Family. Take a look below at 2017, from May through August. May: The month started off with the King of Thailand releasing several new pictures of his…
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Royal year in review: January through April

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28th December 2017
In a three-part series, we are taking a look back at some of the most memorable events of the royal year. This series will focus on the royals of mainland Europe and elsewhere, while a separate series will feature the year of the British Royal Family. Take a look below at 2017, from January through April. January: The Swedish Royal Family kicked off the new year by releasing a new family portrait…
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Swedish royals to ring in New Year abroad

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28th December 2017
When the Swedish people ring in the New Year in Sweden, the Swedish Royal Family will be celebrating abroad in Italy and Japan, according toExpressen. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are currently in Japan and will remain there for two weeks, while their…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden talks of carrying each other's burdens and respect in Christmas address

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26th December 2017
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden delivered his annual Christmas address on Christmas afternoon where he spoke about carrying each other’s burdens, respecting one another and the year ahead. The King began his speech saying, “Christmas is a Christian feast. We celebrate it in memory of Jesus’ birth. But the message of Christmas – about peace, joy and fellowship…
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