European Royals

The queen who turned spectacular diamonds into ''crown jewels'' as her final wish

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28th April 2025
It is not uncommon for monarchies to hold priceless pieces of jewellery that enjoy special status: they don’t belong to any specific person, nor can they be sold or separated.This is also the case for Spain, when Queen Victoria Eugenia, better known as Ena, decided to create a set of jewellery pieces to be passed down from generation to generation of queens.According to Queen…
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Denmark

King Frederik heads to Japan as Danish royals decide on who will be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis

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23rd April 2025
King Frederik of Denmark has announced that he will be making an official visit to Japan.Receiving an invitation from the Japanese government, King Frederik will be visiting Japan from 23 to 25 April. He will be joined by a Danish delegation, though Queen Mary will not be travelling with him. The trip will be a busy one, as there are several focuses for the trip, including sustainability…
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European Royals

Pope Francis's humility and life's work at the heart of condolences from European royalty

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21st April 2025
As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died on 21 April at the age of 88, monarchs around the world have shared tributes to the latePpontiff, recalling his humility and work on behalf of the most vulnerable in society while also fondly remembering their own meetings with Pope Francis.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who were the last royals to welcome a visit from Pope Francis last September…
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