Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria briefed on the security situation in the Baltics

Crown Princess Victoria has held a meeting with experts as Swedish authorities consider its security status. In recent weeks, drones have been seen flying above the royal palace as well as key buildings including nuclear plants. Sweden has mobilized large forces on the strategically important island of Gotland after Russian landing craft were deployed in the Baltic. On Friday 11 February…
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Spain

Queen Letizia gives update on King Felipe's health

Queen Letizia of Spain has given an update on the health of her husband, King Felipe, after he tested positive for COVID-19 on 9 February. When the Queen was visiting a proton therapy centre on 11 February, she told the press that Felipe was doing well with a smile.
Spain

Queen Letizia visits proton therapy centre

Queen Letizia of Spain visited QuirónSalud, the first structure in Spain to offer proton therapy. The facility is located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, only a short distance away from Madrid.  In the only act remaining on the schedule following the positive COVID test for King Felipe, Her Majesty arrived at the structure in the morning of Friday, 11 February, and was welcomed by Health Minister…
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Norway

Who is Princess Astrid of Norway?

Today, 12 February, Princess Astrid of Norway turns 90-years-old! We wish her a wonderful birthday, and on the occasion, we look back on the Princess’s life to find out a little more about the Norwegian King’s older sister. Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg of…
Monaco

A look at Monaco's royal Olympians

With the Winter Olympic Games in full swing, let’s take a look at Monaco’s royal Olympians. The Monégasque delegation is always one of the smallest delegations because of the size of the country, but it also had one very famous member. Indeed, from 1988 – Monaco’s second appearance at the Winter Olympics – to 2002, Prince Albert of Monaco was a member of the…
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The Netherlands

Princesses Beatrix and Margriet enjoy a night out for dance

Princess Beatrix and Princess Margriet attended the performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of Introdans. On the evening of Thursday, 10 February, the royal sisters arrived at Amare Theatre in The Hague to watch the performance, with a choreography designed especially for the occasion.  The event was created in support of the Princess Beatrix Spierfonds, which is celebrating its…
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