Sweden

Before they were royal: The life of Queen Silvia of Sweden

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22nd December 2023
She would go on to become the longest-serving Queen of Sweden, but no one could have expected what the future reserved for her as Silvia RenateSommerlath was born on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany.The youngest and only daughter of Walther Sommerlath and Alice Soares de Toledo, Silvia was born in her father’s homeland, but she would soon move to Brazil, her mother’s…
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Norway

The unusual royal Christmas dinner introduced by a hugely popular king

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21st December 2023
Every royal family has its own traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates Christmas in its own style. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their family from Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom.In Norway, there are several traditions on what to eat for dinner on Christmas Eve. The eastern part of the country…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby on the way in Luxembourg

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18th December 2023
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are set to become grandparents again.They have just announced that their only daughter, Princess Alexandra, is expecting her first baby.Alexandra and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, will welcome their child in the spring.The couple married in April 2023.In a short statement, the Grand Ducal Court said ‘’The Grand Duke and Duchess have the…
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