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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Belgium

Queen Fabiola of Belgium's Inheritance Settled

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2nd February 2016
The inheritance of Queen Fabiola of Belgium has been settled. Queen Fabiola died on 5 December 2014 after a widowhood of 21 years. Her husband had reigned as King Baudouin of the Belgians from 1951 until his sudden death in 1993. The couple had no children and Queen Fabiola spoke of her five miscarriages in 2008, with the words ‘ Her husband had reigned as King Baudouin of the Belgians…
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European RoyalsSpain

Spain's Infanta Cristina stripped of Barcelona's Gold Medal as tax fraud trial continues

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21st January 2016
Infanta Cristina of Spain has been stripped by councillors in Barcelona of the city’s Gold Medal as the 50-year-old’s trial for tax fraud continues. King Felipe’s sister has been revoked of Barcelona’s top honour after she was informed by the deputy mayor’s office that she may no longer use the title “her most excellent lady”, which comes with the award. Deputy Mayor Gerado…
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