Spain

The Queen of Spain bounces on demand as World Cup celebrations continue

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21st August 2023
If the winning team tells you to jump, you jump, as Queen Letizia found out on Sunday afternoon. The Spanish women’s football team, La Roja, won the Women’s World Cup, defeating England’s Lionesses 1-0 as Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía watched from the stands. After their victory, the royal women joined the team on the field to celebrate their win. Video captured Queen Letizia…
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Norway

Norway's Crown Princess turns 50

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19th August 2023
Just a few weeks after Crown Prince Haakon marked his 50th birthday, his wife, Mette-Marit, is celebrating her 50 years of life. Who is the next commoner queen who was once controversial but is now beloved by all of Norway? Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby was born on 19…
Sweden

The Swedish monarch and the Nobels

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18th August 2023
While each royal family has annual ceremonial events that they are known for, the Swedish Royal Family has a yearly event that is publicised around the globe. Each year, the Swedish Royal Family takes part in the Nobel Prize award ceremonies. The Nobel Award Prize ceremony is usually held in December at the Stockholm Concert Hall. In 2023, it will be held on 10 December and will be…
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European Royals

Sweden has Europe's longest reigning king - but how do other royal rules measure up?

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15th August 2023
The King of Sweden is about to mark his Golden Jubilee, the first monarch in his country’s history to celebrate fifty years on the throne. He is also the longest reigning king on the continent of Europe. Here’s how his long reign fits into the current pattern of royal rule in Europe. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark – 14 January 1972 – present Queen Margrethe is Europe’s…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits flood-affected areas

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14th August 2023
Norway has been hit by the worst floods in over 20 years. Last week, King Harald and Queen Sonja visited flood victims in Eastern Norway. Now Crown Prince Haakon has also shown his support for those who have been evacuated and have lost their homes. The visit began…
Spain

Princess Leonor follows the summer trend and wears pink to watch Barbie

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11th August 2023
It’s become the cinema style statement of the summer – see Barbie, wear pink. And Spain’s future queen was right on trend as she headed to the movies in Mallorca with her family to take in this season’s biggest hit. Princess Leonor chose a bright pink dress for her night at the cinema. Meanwhile her sister, Infanta Sofia, hinted at the trend in a white mini dress with…
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