Spain

King Juan Carlos of Spain to abdicate

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2nd June 2014
<![CDATA[King Juan Carlos I of Spain is set to abdicate after a region spanning over 4 decades, the Spanish Prime Minister has announced. The Spanish PM, Mariano Rajoy, has confirmed that Prince Felipe, Prince of Asturias will now replace his father as monarch once the Spanish legislature pass an act for the King to renounce the throne and allow the succession to take place. 76-year-old King…
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Sweden

Sweden’s royal newlyweds expecting their first child

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4th September 2013
A royal playmate is on the way for Prince George… In the wake of the excitement over three royal weddings last weekend, royal admirers were treated to more good news, courtesy of the Swedish Royal Court… H.R.H. Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O’NeillPhoto: Brigitte Grenfeldt, copyright Royal Court, Sweden Official word came from the Palace on Tuesday that fairytale newlywed…
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Belgium

Prince Philippe becomes King of the Belgians

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21st July 2013
The former Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant has now taken the oath for the throne of Belgium and has become King Philippe of the Belgians. The new King and Queen of the Belgians: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. His father, King Albert II, abdicated shortly before and due…
Belgium

King of the Belgians prepares to abdicate

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16th July 2013
His Majesty The King of the Belgians has begun his final preparations for his abdication this Sunday when he will formally hand over Kingship to his son, who will become King Philippe. King Albert II has been King of the Belgians for almost 20 years and announced earlier in the month that he would be abdicating because he says his health is no longer good enough to continue his duties. He will…
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The Netherlands

Queen Beatrix Abdicates, Willem-Alexander Becomes King

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30th April 2013
The Queen of the Netherlands (Beatrix) today abdicated her throne and was succeeded by her eldest son, who is now His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima, who is Queen Consort of the Netherlands. A ceremony took place at 10am this morning where the three signed the instrument of abdication and Beatrix renounced the throne, assuming the title of Princess Beatrix. The eldest…
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