Belgium

King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended

The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted with dehydration. The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern. Belgium’s Royal Palace initially said he would remain in hospital for a couple of days. However, on June 28th 2023, a short statement confirmed…
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Belgium

Belgium's King Albert taken to hospital

King Albert II of Belgium is being treated in hospital for dehydration. The king, who turned 89 just a few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at home. His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side. His eldest son, King Philippe of the Belgians, has cancelled his planned engagement for the day to visit his father. Doctors say that King Albert is responding well to…
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Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra to undertake military training

Princess Ingrid Alexandra will spend a calendar year serving in the Norwegian military, the Royal Court announced on 26 June. The future queen, who graduated from Elvebakken Upper Secondary School last week, will spend the autumn working at a school before beginning a…
The Netherlands

Princess Alexia granted special honours on her 18th birthday

Princess Alexia of the Netherlands has been granted two special honours by her father, King Willem-Alexander, on her 18th birthday. The King has made her a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and a Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau via Royal Decree. Alexia was made a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion on 19 June.
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Sweden

Sweden's first king

King Eric the Victorious is the first Swedish monarch in a consecutive succession with a true written record. He was the first ruler thought to be accepted by both all Swedes and the Geats (a Germanic tribe) that resided in what is now modern Sweden. There were monarchs…
The Netherlands

Princess Alexia of the Netherlands turns 18

Princess Alexia of the Netherlands turns 18 today. Her mother, Queen Maxima, revealed how they would celebrate Alexia’s big day during a recent state visit to Belgium to Blauw Bloed. “Hopefully, with some godparents and her grandmother, of course.And with all the children together, so that’s already a party.And with friends.It’s on a Monday, so it…
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