Sweden

King of Sweden sends condolences to Haiti after assassination of country's president

The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, has sent a condolence letter to Haiti’s Prime Minister, Claude Joseph, after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and attack on his wife, First Lady Martine Moïse at their home on 7 July. The King said: “The Queen and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First…
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Sweden

Sweden's king reflects on his place in history as coalition government clings to power

King Carl XVI Gustaf has overseen a special gathering at the Royal Palace in Stockholm as Sweden saw a Prime Minister only recently voted out of power take the reins of government once more. As the Swedish monarch welcomed Stefan Lofven and his new administration to a council meeting that marks the start of their tenure, he spoke of his own place in the politics of chte country. Addressing…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima end State Visit to Germany

On the 6th and 7th of July, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands carried out engagements for the second and third day of their State Visit to Germany.  On Tuesday, Their Majesties started the day with a visit to the Bundestag, the German Parliament, where, after a meeting with the Bundestag President, Dr Wolfgang Schäuble, they received a tour of the facility, and their…
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The Netherlands

A most unusual arrival - King Willem-Alexander pilots government plane to Germany for a state visit

On Monday July 5th, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arrived in Germany to begin a three-day state visit to the country. The Dutch state plane landed at Berlin Brandenburg Airport around 11am carrying Their Majesties and three government ministers: the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Public Health. One…
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