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 University of Copenhagen, focuses on the history of dogs.Queen Mary was first announced as Patron in May 2024, only…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima marks special anniversary in project close to her heart

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27th September 2024
After 15 years spent working with the United Nations as its Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, Queen Máxima is stepping into a new role to advocate and manage financial health worldwide.Queen Máxima has been appointed the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health during a week of engagements in New York to coincide with the UN General…
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Spain

Dalí gives King Felipe the giggles

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26th September 2024
King Felipe of Spain appeared to be enjoying himself while he was in Girona for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Dali Museum. The Dalí Museum opened in 1974 and was the artist’s last great project. Dalí himself planned the theatre-museum that…
The Netherlands

Princess Alexia waves goodbye to public life as new chapter begins in London

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23rd September 2024
Princess Alexia has taken London by storm—her first term as a university student at the University College London began this week.The Dutch Royal Court shared a video and photo of the young royal arriving at her campus over the weekend. Princess Alexia is shown waving to the camera as she walks towards a building with a ‘welcome’ banner hanging from its pillars.Princess Alexia will…
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Spain

Surprise! Queen Letizia is watching you study

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20th September 2024
It’s back to school season, and, like every year, Queen Letizia kickstarted the new academic year by visiting the Doctor José Zapatero Domínguez Institute.Her Majesty arrived in the small Cantabria town on 18th September. There, she was welcomed by a delegation of authorities, including the President of the Autonomic Community of Cantabria, and the Mayor of Castro Urdiales.After…
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