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The Laws of Succession in...Norway

King Harald of Norway has comfortably reigned for 31 years and his succession is shored up by his son Crown Prince Haakon and granddaughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra. The succession to the Norwegian throne is set out in the country’s constitution, in Article 6, which stipulates that only children born in lawful wedlock and only those born in the direct line of descent from the last reigning…
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The Laws of Succession in...Denmark

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been celebrating her Golden Jubilee throughout the year, but it’s only thanks to the updated laws of succession that she was able to inherit from her father. In 1953, King Frederick IX was comfortably on the Danish throne but the…
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The Princes and Princesses left in Denmark after Queen Margrethe's big announcement

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has made a significant announcement, stripping the titles and styles from four of her grandchildren as of 1 January 2023. However, four of her grandchildren will retain their titles.  Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have four children that follow their father in the Danish line of succession. They will continue to be known as Prince and…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby for Luxembourg

The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are expecting their second child. The couple have announced they will welcome a baby brother or sister for their son, Prince Charles, in April 2023. In a brief statement from the Grand Ducal Court, it was confirmed…
Denmark

Prince Joachim speaks of his children's ''hurt'' at losing their royal titles

Prince Joachim of Denmark has said his children have been ”hurt” by the decision to take away their princely titles. Speaking to Ekstra Bladet, the prince said ”We are all very sorry. It’s never fun to see your children hurt like that.” On September 28th 2022, the Danish Royal Court announced that Joachim’s four children would lose their royal status and…
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Spain

King Felipe hands out influential awards

King Felipe of Spain was at the National Museum Art Centre Reina Sofía to award the Influyente Prizes in their eight categories. The magazine El Confidencial and the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills organise the ceremony every year. His Majesty was accompanied by the President of the Madrid Community, the Minister for Green Transitions and Demographic Challenge, the Minister for…
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