Romania

Margareta, Custodian of the Crown meets Pope Francis

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23rd November 2022
Margaretha, the Custodian of the Crown of Romania, was joined by her husband, Prince Radu, on a recent visit to the Vatican City and His Holiness the Pope.Upon entering the Apostolic Palace, the Custodian of the Crown and the Prince Consort were greeted by representatives of the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household and led to the private library, where Pope Francis received them. Her…
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Belgium

Belgian Royal Palace denies reports of apartment break-in

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20th November 2022
The Belgian Royal Palace has denied reports that someone broke into a royal apartment in France.The French newspaper Le Parisien reported that Queen Paola’s apartment in Paris was burglarised and “several millions of euros worth of jewellery and leather goods” were taken.The paper said the break-in was in Parc Monceau, a wealthy area of the French capital.The…
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European Royals

Europe's last 'absolute' monarchy: the sovereign's powers in Liechtenstein

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18th November 2022
Liechtenstein is one of the last remaining ‘absolute’ monarchies in the world, a fact that becomes even more evident as it stands in stark contrast with the general tendency of monarchies to move towards a parliamentarian prevalence. Instead, this tiny principality, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, has grated its Sovereign Prince increasing powers as late as 2003, with…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe oversees royal military tradition

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17th November 2022
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on November 16, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal Lifeguard.Queen…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin official visit to Croatia

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17th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have began a two-days official visit to Croatia, aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and signing a Memorandum to reinforce cooperation between the two countries.Their Majesties, accompanied by the Minister of Science and Education and the State Secretary for the European Union, landed at Zagreb Airport on…
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