Denmark

Queen Margrethe told to turn the lights off by her government

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11th October 2022
Europe is in the midst of an energy crisis and Europe’s royalty must also contribute to lower their use of energy. In Denmark, the government has now come up with a new set of rules that also affect the Danish Royal Family. And one of them will see Queen Margrethe having to turn off the lights in her palaces.Most of the Danish castles and properties are not owned by the Royal House.
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima congratulate F1 Max Verstappen for world championship victory

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10th October 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima sent a congratulatory message to Formula One pilot Max Verstappen for his victory in the Japan Grand Prix.Their Majesties tweeted the following message: “After a tiresome start to this season, Max Verstappen regained itself in a big way, winning as many as 12 of the 18 races and both sprint races. The ultimate achievement was delivered today by…
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FeaturesMonaco

The Laws of Succession in...Monaco

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9th October 2022
For over seven hundred years, albeit with a few interruptions, the House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco. A constitutional monarchy, it is currently headed by Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The succession in Monaco is male-preference primogeniture. Although Albert II is the…
Belgium

A look at Belgium's royal wedding tiaras

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8th October 2022
Belgium recently had a royal wedding when Princess Maria Laura wed William Isvy in Brussels in September.We are taking a look at the two main options for royal wedding tiaras that the Princess had on her wedding day.Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau TiaraIt…
European RoyalsSpain

Queen Letizia talks mental health in youth ahead of World Mental Health Day

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8th October 2022
Queen Letizia of Spain took part in the institutional event that preceded the World Mental Health Day celebration on 10 October. Her Majesty arrived at the Impact Hub Piamonte in Madrid and was welcomed by the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, and the President of the Confederation for Mental Health Spain, Nel González Zapico. The event began with a musical number by the band Nena…
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NorwaySweden

Heirs to the thrones team up for visit to Kenya

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5th October 2022
In recent decades, the three Nordic monarchies have collaborated in a number of areas. They have carried out events together and thus strengthened the ties between both the nations and the royal families. This autumn, it is time for this again when Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will visit Kenya together withCrown Princess Victoria of Sweden. The trip will take place in late November.The…
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