Spain

Who is Leonor, Princess of Asturias?

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7th June 2016
She was born on 31 October 2005 to the Prince and Princess of Asturias, now King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid by caesarian section due to the lack of progression in labour. The announcement of her birth was sent out through text message to the press, and she left the hospital with her parents on 7 November. She is first in the line of succession…
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Belgium

Princess Astrid of Belgium robbed of purse in Paris

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4th June 2016
Princess Astrid of Belgium has reportedly been robbed in Paris of her purse, according to French daily newspaper Le Parisien. The incident occurred Thursday, 2 June on the A86 Aubervilliers in France. Le Parisien reports that an assailant shattered the passenger window in the car she was traveling in. They then proceeded to take Princess Astrid’s handbag which contained 2,000 euros…
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Denmark

Danish Monarchy Joins Social Media

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1st June 2016
The Danish Monarchy has announced that they have joined two new social media platforms. They will be on Facebook and Instagram, where the public can follow their activities, see preparations for big royal events, and get unique insight into the history and collections of the Royal Danish House. Facebook and Instagram will join the already active YouTube pagerun by the monarchy. From the 31…
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Norway

Who is Crown Prince Haakon of Norway?

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29th May 2016
As the younger of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s two children, Haakon Magnus was born on 20 July 1973. He has one older sister, Princess Märtha Louise, but due to the Salic law at the time, she was not allowed to inherit the throne. This law was changed in 1990 to…
Sweden

New Photos Released of Swedish Royals

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29th May 2016
Photo Anna-Lena Ahlström, The Royal Court Princess Madeleine of Sweden posted three new photographs to her Facebook page, with the caption, “My sister and I are blessed as mothers with two sweet little girls who adore each other!” The release coincides with the celebration of the Swedish Mother’s Day today. Two of the photos shown are of her daughter, Princess Leonore with…
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