Sweden

Jubilee events kick-off in Sweden

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21st January 2023
The jubilee year for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has officially begun, with the first official event surrounding celebrations taking place.The Royal Palace of Stockholm was the setting for the Sweden Dinner hosted by the King and Queen Silvia for those who have made significant contributions to Sweden.Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia also…
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GreecePalaces & Buildings

Tatoi Palace to become museum  

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21st January 2023
Tatoi Palace, the former royal residence of the Greek Royal Family, is set to become a public museum.The Athens-based palace will open as a public museum by 2025, according to the country’s Minister of Culture and Sports, Lina Mendoni. The announcement was made…
Sweden

Sweden's royals celebrate opera with dramatic history

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21st January 2023
King Gustav III opened the Royal Opera House in Stockholm on January 18, 1773. To commemorate the 250th anniversary, a gala was held at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, attended by members of the Royal Family.King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria…
Belgium

The wedding that gave Belgium its first homeborn queen

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20th January 2023
It was the last major royal wedding of the 20th century and it began a new chapter in a royal story that would lead to a throne. On December 4th 1999, the then heir to the Belgian throne, Philippe, married Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz before a host of regal guests. The couple became King and Queen of the Belgians in 2013. As Queen Mathilde marks her 50th birthday, Royal Central rewinds to…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde of Belgium speaks on mental health in interview for 50th birthday

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20th January 2023
On 20 January, Queen Mathilde of Belgium celebrates her 50th birthday. The Queen has chosen to use this milestone birthday to bring attention to an important cause. Queen Mathilde has taken part in a special television programme highlighting the importance of providing mental health support. “Mathilde: in the footsteps of a dedicated queen” will be airing on VTM and RTL-TV1 on Friday…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia inaugurate tourism fair

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20th January 2023
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are continuing a hectic week of official engagements. When reunited in Madrid, they opened FITUR, the tourism fair that constitutes an annual appointment for the couple. Upon their arrival at the IFEMA complex where the fair is hosted, the King and Queen, who were accompanied by many state and local authorities, including the President of the House of…
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