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King Michael of Romania stepping down from public duties after cancer diagnosis

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2nd March 2016
King Michael of Romania has been diagnosed with cancer and he is currently undergoing a complex and demanding treatment. He is suffering from chronic leukemia and epidermoid carcinoma and he has undergone surgery in Switzerland. This has prevented him from appearing in public and he has a released the following statement concerning his illness: “In recent weeks we have received news of a…
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The Netherlands

Princess Alexia breaks leg during skiing holiday

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27th February 2016
From left to right: Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, King Willem-Alexander, Princess Ariane, Queen Maxima and Princess Alexia via Flickr.com Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, who is the second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, has broken her leg during a family skiing holiday in Lech, Austria. The ten year old was rushed to a local hospital by helicopter where a…
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Sweden

A new royal baby in Sweden as Princess Sofia gives birth to baby boy

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14th February 2016
Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to a baby boy this evening at 6.25PM. Both mother and child are doing well. It is the first child for Prince Carl Philip and Crown Princess Sofia, who were married on 13 June 2015 at the Royal Chapel at Stockholm Palace and the new Princess’ pregnancy was confirmed on 15 October 2015. The newborn weighs 3595 grams and is 49 cm in length. The new…
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Sweden

King and Queen of Sweden organise first official dinner of the year

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4th February 2016
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden organised the first official dinner of the year last night, February 3. Official dinners are glittering occasions that demand a tiara and a long evening dress, and are attended by invited guests and the royal family. Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel attended, as well as Prince Carl Philip with his wife Princess Sofia. Princess…
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