Belgium

A future queen called Elisabeth pays tribute to "inspiration" Queen Elizabeth

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium made a surprise visit to the residence of the UK Ambassador to Belgium to sign the book of condolences in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.  The Duchess of Brabant was dressed sombrely in black and her hair was up in an intricate low bun, which exposed another sweet tribute to the British Royals: the earrings, which she borrowed from her mum, were almost identical to…
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DenmarkQueen Elizabeth II

Queen Margrethe leads Denmark in moment of silence for Queen Elizabeth during jubilee celebrations

Queen Margrethe has led Denmark in a moment of silence for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Margrethe, who is celebrating her Golden Jubilee this weekend, led the attendees at the Royal Theatre performance in a moment of silence for her cousin and close friend. An adjusted gala performance was held for Nordic heads of state at the Royal Theatre, which underwent a recent renovation, on 10…
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European RoyalsNorway

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit cancel UK visit over Queen Elizabeth mourning

In light of the mourning period observed for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the visit that Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway had scheduled in the UK has now been cancelled.  The Crown Prince Couple was supposed to travel to the United Kingdom next week for a three-day visit focused on technology and healthcare, as well as tightening the business ties that bind the…
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European RoyalsSweden

Queen Silvia awards healthcare workers graduation certificates in special ceremony

Queen Silvia of Sweden has presided over the graduation ceremony of the Silviahemmet programme for healthcare workers.  On Wednesday, 7 September, Her Majesty arrived at the Theater of Drottningholm Palace, where she was joined by the Chair of the Silviahemmet Foundation, the Rector of Sophiahemmet University, the Rector of the Karolinska Institute and the Rector of Marie Cederschiöld…
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