Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome special guest as Denmark begins European Union Council presidency

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4th July 2025
As Denmark takes over the presidency of the European Union Council, King Frederik and Queen Mary—accompanied by a surprise guest—were at the forefront of events to mark their country’s assumption. According to the Danish Presidency Council of the European Union’s website, the country has two goals for its term: “A secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe.” The royal…
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Luxembourg

The prince turned DJ providing a soundtrack to an abdication

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1st July 2025
Two royal dynasties are keeping things in the family in a very modern way. It involves social media, dance music and a DJ who was recently revealed to be third in line to a throne. It all starts with a garden party. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has been hosting some sun soaked garden parties at Berg Castle in the past few days as his reign winds to a close – he’s set to abdicate…
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Denmark

A sister act for a queen and a princess at the ballet

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25th June 2025
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has stayed busy after her January 2024 abdication, carrying out regular engagements. Her love and support of the arts continues and she’s been able to enjoy her own creations alongside her sister, Princess Benedikte. Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte visited the Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli to see two ballets, Klods-Hans and Cinderella.  Before the…
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Spain

King Felipe honours Rafael Nadal with a noble title

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22nd June 2025
Over the last year, we have seen many royals celebrating their nation’s athletes following the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. This week, King Felipe of Spain celebrated the career and legacy of one of his country’s most prolific athletes, Rafael Nadal.  It’s just been announced that Nadal has been given an aristocratic title. The King of Spain has given him the title of…
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