Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia mark their annual appointment with sports top stars

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20th April 2023
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain had their annual appointment with the handing out of the National Awards for Sports.On 18 April, Their Majesties welcomed authorities and award recipients at El Pardo Royal Palace in Madrid, where the ceremony is traditionally held. They were accompanied by the Minister of Sports, the President of the Superior Council of Sports, and the Presidents of the…
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The Netherlands

Historian speaks on King Willem-Alexander's legacy after marking 10 years as King

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18th April 2023
After a decade of reigning, King Willem-Alexander’s legacy is already being examined by Dutch historians, and one brands him ‘ordinary’ compared to his mother, Princess Beatrix.The historian Han van Bree, who specialises in the Dutch Royal Family, spoke to Vortsen about King Willem-Alexander’s legacy so far. He opined that the King rules more like his grandmother, Juliana, than his…
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Norway

King Harald welcomes a special ship home

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18th April 2023
King Harald of Norway has welcomed a special ship home in Bergen after a successful 20-month journey that visited 37 ports across the globe.The ship “Statsraad Lehmkuhl” has completed its “One Ocean Expedition” tour, covering over 60,000 nautical miles as part of a project of the UN’s ocean decade to create awareness and spread knowledge about the significant…
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Denmark

Count Henrik's Confirmation date revealed

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16th April 2023
Denmark’s Royal Court has announced the date of Count Henrik’s Confirmation.Count Henrik, who until January of this year held the title of Prince of Denmark, will be Confirmed at 11 am on 18 May at Frederikskirken – The Danish Church in Paris.
Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace releases new photos of King and daughter for their birthdays

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16th April 2023
The Belgian Royal Palace has released new images of King Philippe and Princess Eléonore for their birthdays.One image was released of the King taken by Frédéric Andrieu in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. It was taken at the end of March during the Belgian State Visit to South Africa.Photo:Belgian Royal Palace/Frédéric AndrieuKing Philippe marked his 63rd…
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