Spain

King Felipe joins protest march in Barcelona

No tinc por – I am not afraid. King Felipe VI of Spain joined hundred of thousands of people as they marched down the Passeig de Gràcia in a show of defiance after last week’s terror attacks that left 15 people dead and over 100 injured. It was the largest protest in the city since 2003 when some two million protested against the Iraq war and the first time a Spanish King has…
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Denmark

Prince Henrik of Denmark discharged from hospital

After more than a week without any news of Prince Henrik’s health, the Danish Royal Court has announced that Prince Henrik has been discharged from hospital in Copenhagen. The Prince was hospitalised during his holiday in France and had been there since August 13.
Spain

Spain's King and Queen visit Barcelona after terror attack

Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia travelled to Spain to show solidarity with the victims of the recent terror attack in Barcelona and Cambrils. The King and Queen were on a private holiday with their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, when the events unfolded. After the attack on Thursday, the Spanish monarchy said on Twitter, “They’re murderers, just criminals who…
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Norway

Who is Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway?

Today we take a look at Norway’s future queen consort. Her Royal Highness was born on 19 August 1973 inKristiansand,Norway. She has one older sister and two older brothers. Her parents divorced when she was young, and both would eventually remarry. As a…
OtherSweden

Princess Leonore starts preschool in Sweden

Yesterday, Princess Leonore took the next step in her young life: she started Swedish pre-school. The Swedish Princess experienced her first day of Swedish preschool in Stockholm; however, Leonore has been attending a preschool in London for some time. The Swedish Royal court confirmed to Aftonbladet that Princess Leonore, the daughter of Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill, started…
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BelgiumFeatures

Taking a look at The Royal Order of Leopold

The Order of Leopold is the oldest order of chivalry or knighthood in Belgium having been founded in July 1832, shortly after Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands. It takes its name from King Leopold I, who was the first King of the Belgians and instigated the…
Denmark

First day of school for Danish royal twins

Last week, their first cousin, Princess Athena had her turn in the spotlight during a photo call at her home alongside her parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, ahead of her first day of school. Today, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine posed for the photographers outside of Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg ahead of their first day. Crown Princess Mary confirmed to the media…
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