Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story becomes TV-series

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31st July 2023
The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway.King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to become a…
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Belgium

The next Queen Elisabeth: preparations for a reign that's already hotly anticipated in her realm

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30th July 2023
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their roles in a continuously changing landscape. And as she completes her first decade as heir to the throne, a poll has shown that a majority expect her rule to happen within the next twenty years.Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25 October 2001, the first of four…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad

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29th July 2023
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled her holiday plans abroad.The Queen has had a hectic few months undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace, which she usually resides at in the…
Spain

King Juan Carlos back in Spain as exile anniversary approaches

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28th July 2023
Just days before the third anniversary of his self imposed exile from Spain, King Juan Carlos has returned to the country.The former monarch was spotted sailing off the coast of Galicia as his son and successor headed to Mallorca where the Spanish royal family traditionally spends a summer holiday.[getty src=”1573892121″ width=”594″ height=”396&#8243…
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European Royals

The Princess who died in a concentration camp

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25th July 2023
The stories of certain royals during World War II are well-known, while others are less talked about.The Princess who died in a concentration camp isn’t discussed very often, but she should not be forgotten.Princess Mafalda of Italy was born on 2 November 1902 to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and Queen Elena. She was the second of their five children, one of whom would go on to…
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