Norway

King Harald oversees opening of Norway's parliament

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3rd October 2024
The King of Norway has officially opened his country’s parliament for a new year.Pomp, pageantry and tradition were all on show as King Harald took on one of his most important constitutional duties.The King of Norway, 87, was accompanied by Queen Sonja and their son, Crown Prince Haakon.They arrived at the Norwegian Parliament by car after a procession through Oslo where the…
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Denmark

Queen Mary begins an official visit to Brazil

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2nd October 2024
Queen Mary is headed to South America as she begins a four-day visit to Brazil to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.The Danish Royal Court has shared the details of the royal’s visit to Brazil, outlining that it will focus on biodiversity, health and…
The Netherlands

Queen Maxima chooses elegant ensemble for the ballet

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1st October 2024
Queen Maxima spent the day with young dancers at the National Ballet Academy to celebrate a new chapter in their history.The Dutch Queen was at the NBA’s new building in Amsterdam, the Nicolaas Tetterodestraat. The pre-professional school has been looking for a new home for nearly a decade and are now finally settling in.Queen Maxima was able to see a unique student…
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Greece

Princess Theodora's classic wedding dress

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29th September 2024
Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark was finally able to marry her partner, Matthew Kumar, and she turned to a local designer for the dress of her dreams.Greek designer Celia Kritharioti designed two white gowns for Princess Theodora: one for her pre-wedding…
Luxembourg

A debut for one of Europe's newest princes

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27th September 2024
Although he is not even two years old, Prince François of Luxembourg stole the limelight from one of the world’s best known figures, Pope Francis.Prince François accompanied his parents, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, and his brother, Prince Charles, when Pope Francis visited the Grand Ducal Palace and met with the Grand Ducal Family.The young prince spent much of the…
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Denmark

The history of dogs gets royal recognition

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27th September 2024
Queen Mary has given the royal seal of approval to the favourite royal pet everywhere: dogs! In her role as Royal Patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskningsfond, Queen Mary presented Christy Anna Hipsley with the award for “Original Idea of the Year”. Hipsley, from the…
Belgium

Pope Francis arrives in Belgium for three day visit

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27th September 2024
Pope Francis has had a busy day with a visit to Luxembourg before arriving in Belgium on Thursday.The Pope arrived in Brussels on a flight from Luxembourg and was welcomed by the guard of honour, as well as a military band and children’s choir performing.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were also on hand at Melsbroek military airport to greet Pope Francis at the…
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