Greece

King Constantine of Greece in a critical condition following a stroke

Constantine II, former King of Greece, is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a stroke. Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports that the 82-year-old has been in intensive care for a number of days, although is not intubated. The former monarch, who was the last King of Greece, is understood to have limited contact with the outside environment. His family has gathered at his…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway breaks decades old tradition

The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that King Harald will not visit the ski World Championship in Slovenia this winter. Likewise, no member of the Norwegian Royal Family will visit the Alpine resort of Plancia, something that has been a staple of the royal diary for many decades. It has become something of a tradition for King Harald to greet the Norwegian gold medal winners during the ski…
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BelgiumSpain

Queen Sofía joins King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Vatican for Pope Benedict XVI's funeral

Queen Sofía of Spain has traveled to Vatican City to attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.  Her Majesty arrived in the Italian capital on Wednesday, 4th January – the eve of the day of the funeral – and immediately visited St Peter’s Basilica, where she attended the wake for the former Pontif.  In St Peter’s, the former Queen of Spain was welcomed by the…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark announces new patronage

Crown Prince Frederik has taken on a new patronage this year as Copenhagen’s architecture takes centre stage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Association of Architects have designated Copenhagen as its…
The Netherlands

Countess Eloise to undertake make-up battle

Countess Eloise is poised to judge a Dutch make-up competition premiering later this month in the Netherlands. In Nikkie de Jager’s show, ‘Nikkie’s Make-Up Mansion’, ten young creative professionals who want to make a career in the make-up industry compete in a series of challenges to ultimately win the prize. de Jager is a popular make-up personality who posts tutorials on social media…
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