Belgium

Belgium's royals alter State Visit plans as security threat level raised in Brussels following terror attack

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17th October 2023
The opening day of the State Visit of the President of Portugal to Belgium has been changed after a gun attack in Brussels saw the security threat level raised. It now stands at the highest level in the Belgian capital and that’s impacted how the State Visit will begin. The change in status came after two people were killed after a gunman opened fire on a group of football fans in a cafe…
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Denmark

Flags fly high for Prince Christian as his birthday becomes an official celebration

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16th October 2023
All eyes have been on Denmark and Prince Christian as the future king turned 18 and came of age. It was celebrated in many ways. It also became known, in a significant and joyful announcement, Denmark has designated Prince Christian’s birthday as an official flag day, during which the Danish flag will be proudly hoisted at official buildings and ships across the nation. This new…
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Denmark

Royalty join young people from across Denmark to celebrate birthday of future king

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16th October 2023
Youth was emphasised at Prince Christian’s birthday gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace, as over 200 young people from around the Danish Commonwealth joined their future king to celebrate. In a speech, Prince Christian made special mention of his peers in the ballroom, saying: “…Thank you to all the young people who are here today. It feels really good to be surrounded by so many…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe attends synagogue service

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15th October 2023
Queen Margrethe has attended a service at a synagogue in Copenhagen to show support for the Jewish community in the aftermath of the Hamas attack in Israel. The Queen of Denmark was joined by the country’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister at the service in…
Denmark

Royal guest list for Prince Christian's 18th birthday

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15th October 2023
Prince Christian of Denmark will turn 18 on 15 October, with celebrations in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Almost all of the Danish Royal Family will be in attendance to mark the heir to the throne’s big day. Margrethe’s sister, Princess Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece will also attend. It’s thought some of their children will also participate…
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