The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander interrupts vacation as government falls

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has been forced to interrupt his vacation as the Dutch government has fallen. The coalition parties were in disagreement over asylum policies, according to the now-former Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Mark Rutte’s VVD Party wanted to limit the flow of asylum seekers, while his junior coalition partners were opposed to his plan. The four parties were…
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Sweden

The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below: King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl…
Sweden

REVEALED: Sweden's Jubilee schedule

The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will receive an official gift from the Riksdag…
Spain

King Felipe, Queen Letizia beam with pride as Princess Leonor talks about her future

Princess Leonor was joined by the rest of her family during the culmination of a full agenda during their two days in Girona. On Wednesday, 5 July, the Spanish royals handed out the Princess of Girona Awards to five young people who have excelled in their respective fields.  But before the awards ceremony, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía made a first stop at the Camiral Hotel to…
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Belgium

King Albert of Belgium set to leave hospital

King Albert of Belgium is set to leave hospital tomorrow. The Belgian Royal Palace has informed Belgian reporter Wim Dehandschutter that the King will be discharged around 2 pm on 5 July and will continue to recover at home. The 89-year-old former monarch has been hospitalised since 27 June. He was initially taken to the hospital after feeling unwell; there, it was determined that he was…
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Belgium

Belgium's King Albert reveals plans for days after he leaves hospital

King Albert II of Belgium has a major engagement lined up – even though he’s still being treated in hospital. As the former monarch continues his recovery from symptoms of dehydration under medical supervision, it’s been confirmed that he plans to attend events to mark the tenth anniversary of the reign of his son, King Philippe. Philippe will celebrate a decade as King of…
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