Spain

Queen Letizia enjoying family time with Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia before big changes

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have headed off for a private holiday with their daughters before the late summer brings big changes for the whole family. After almost a week in Mallorca, where they carried out a series of public engagements as their vacations began, Felipe and Letizia are now believed to have left Spain for a break away from the spotlight. A very royal holiday for…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg is counting down to a new Grand Duke and there are now striking portraits of the ruler to be

Ahead of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s abdication in October, new portraits of his soon to be successor, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie have been released. The portraits are by artist Jacques Schneider who took to social media to share the images. He has created two portraits of Guillaume, one portrait of Stephanie, and one joint portrait.  He…
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Denmark

This unique royal tiara is being given a new life by Queen Mary of Denmark

At a glittering state banquet in Helsinki’s Presidential Palace earlier this year, Queen Mary of Denmark stunned observers when she chose to wear a poetic relic of royal history: a 200‑year‑old gold tiara and accompanying bracelet, both steeped in classical romance and geological intrigue. The delicate gold headband appears to be rather low key at first glance but it contains something…
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Spain

Rare appearance for Spain's Queen Sofia on big night in royal calendar

Queen Sofia of Spain made a rare public appearance as she joined King Felipe at one of the most important events in the royal calendar. Every year, for decades, Spain’s royals have welcomed people to a glittering reception at their summer home, Marivent, on the island of Mallorca. This year, for the first time, Princess Leonor, 19, and her 18 year old sister, Infanta Sofia, joined the…
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