Sweden

Princess Madeleine asks people to "contribute any way you can" to Florida relief efforts

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30th September 2022
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has appealed for contributions to Florida hurricane relief efforts after Hurricane Ian devastated part of the state. The Princess, who resides outside Miami, posted on Instagram after the Category 4 storm hit southwest Florida on 28 September. On Instagram, she said: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to those whose lives were so devastatingly affected by…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby for Luxembourg

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29th September 2022
The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are expecting their second child. The couple have announced they will welcome a baby brother or sister for their son, Prince Charles, in April 2023. In a brief statement from the Grand Ducal Court, it was confirmed…
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Countess Alexandra attacks decision to remove her sons' princely titles

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29th September 2022
Countess Alexandra has released a strong statement condemning the decision of her former mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, to remove the princely status of the children and descendants of Prince Joachim. On 28 September, the Danish Royal House issued a statement that said from 1 January 2023, the children of Prince Joachim will lose their princely status and will henceforth be known by the…
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Spain

King Felipe hands out influential awards

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29th September 2022
King Felipe of Spain was at the National Museum Art Centre Reina Sofía to award the Influyente Prizes in their eight categories. The magazine El Confidencial and the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills organise the ceremony every year. His Majesty was accompanied by the…
Sweden

Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Jubilee is actually already under way

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28th September 2022
The King of Sweden has just revealed the official emblem that will mark his Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2023. Throughout the year to come, festivities for the half century of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule will be held across Sweden. On September 15th 2023 he will mark the 50th anniversary of his reign. However, strictly speaking, the monarch should already be partying. For, if we keep to…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf leads Sweden's royals at Opening of Parliament

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28th September 2022
Autumn is the time for the opening of parliaments, with monarchs are often at the centre of proceedings. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has been joined by the Swedish royal family to attend the state opening of the Swedish national assembly, the Riksdag. The King along with Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended on September 27th…
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