Spain

Princess Leonor carries out her first solo engagement

The heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, has taken on her first solo royal duty by overseeing anniversary celebrations for an important Spanish cultural institution. The Princess of Asturias, who is 15, visited the Cervantes Institute in Madrid to donate a copy of her first ever public address to its vaults. It came as the Institute marked its thirtieth anniversary. Princess Leonor…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia opens Sweden Against Drugs conference

Queen Silvia opened the Sweden Against Drugs virtual conference on Tuesday, telling attendees that every young person “has the right to a safe upbringing without abuse” as industries across the country work to prevent youth drug abuse. The Queen appeared via video…
Norway

Princess Martha Louise marks World Down Syndrome Day with powerful message

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has marked World Down Syndrome Day with a message underlining how important every member of society is. In a heartfelt greeting, the Princess spoke of the vital role the awareness day can make by reminding us to celebrate that all people are unique. In a video message, published by the Royal Court on March 21, Princess Martha Louise said: “Congratulations on…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe appoints new Lord Chamberlain

The Danish Royal Court has announced that Denmark will have a new Lord Chamberlain. Kim Kristensen will take on the position after current chamberlain, Michael Ehrenreich, decided to retire from his post after six years of service. Michael Ehrenreich has chosen to arrange…
Belgium

King Philippe leads Belgium's commemorations on anniversary of terror attack

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have led tributes to all victims of terrorism on the fifth anniversary of the deadliest attack on Belgian soil. The Belgian monarch took part in an act of commemoration at Brussels Airport on March 22nd 2021, five years after two bombs exploded there. Another bomb went off on the same morning at Maalbeek metro station in the centre of the Belgian capital. Thirty…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe to spend Easter at Marselisborg

Last year, the Danish Queen had to cancel her Easter holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic but this year, her traditional holiday will take place. Many Danes take this as a sign that things can go towards normality this year and the people in the part of Denmark where the…
The Netherlands

Princess Mabel puts spotlight on COVID vaccines in developing countries

Princess Mabel van Oranje took to Twitter to express her gratitude for being able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: “Grateful to have received a free #COVID19 vaccine today (UK resident, age 50+).” She then turned that gratitude into action stating that she was going to donate to Vaccine Forward, a Swedish initiative aimed at buying and distributing coronavirus vaccines to the world’s 92…
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