European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Shock still runs deep in Lech five years after Prince Friso's accident

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17th February 2017
The shock after Prince Friso was buried under an avalanche still “runs very deep”, says Mayor Ludwig Muxel of the Austrian town Lech. The local newspaper Vorarlberger Nachrichten dedicated much of their edition to the five-year anniversary of Prince Friso’s accident. Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau was the brother of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Mayor Muxel told the newspaper that…
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Spain

BREAKING NEWS: Infanta Cristina acquitted of corruption

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17th February 2017
Infanta Cristina of Spain has been found not guilty of corruption charges following a lengthy trial in Palma de Mallorca for corruption and money fraud. Whereas Cristina was acquitted of all charged, her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, has been convicted and has been sentenced to six years and three months. Although acquitted of being an accessory to fraud, Cristina has still been ordered to pay a…
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Spain

BREAKING: Verdict in the trial of Infanta Cristina expected tomorrow

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16th February 2017
The verdict in the trial of Infanta Cristina due to be announced tomorrow following a lengthy trial in Palma de Mallorca for corruption and money fraud. If found guilty, the King of Spain’s sister could face up to eight years in prison. Her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, will also be sentenced tomorrow and could be sentenced to 19.5 years. Cristina and Iñaki were accused of defrauding…
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NorwayOther

King Harald: "I will not abdicate"

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16th February 2017
His Majesty King Harald of Norway celebrates his 80th birthday next week. For the occasion, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen granted an interview to NTB (Norwegian News Agency) where they talked about what it is like being monarchs when they get older. The…
Sweden

Princess Madeleine authoring a children's book

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16th February 2017
It was revealed by Swedish news, Expressen that Princess Madeleine of Sweden is in the process of writing a children’s book. She told reporter Elias Giertz about the book when discussing how she spends her time in London with her family. She told the publication, “I’m…
Belgium

Belgian King and Queen to go on official state visit to Denmark

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16th February 2017
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will visit Denmark on a state visit from the 28th to the 30th of March. They accepted the invitation for the tour, which was announced on 14 February, from Queen Margrethe of Denmark. King Philippe only assumed the throne in the summer of 2013, after his father, King Albert, abdicated. This means that this visit will be the first state visit the new…
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