Belgium

What does the historic meeting between King Philippe and his half-sister mean?

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15th October 2020
King Philippe of the Belgians and his half-sister, Princess Delphine of Belgium, have met each other for the first time. His Majesty the King invited his “new” sister Delphine to his home at the Castle of Laeken last week. What does this historic meeting mean for the future?The private meeting between King Philippe of the Belgians and his half-sister, Princess Delphine, is a…
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Denmark

A look at Denmark's future king as he turns 15

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15th October 2020
Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John came into the world on 15 October 2005 as the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. He was born at Rigshospitalet at 1.57 am and has been second in line to the Danish throne since birth.As the heir to the throne, a 21-gun salute marked his birth at noon and bonfires were lit in both Denmark and Australia – the…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte honours fallen resistance fighters

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13th October 2020
Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg has attended a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Denmark and honouring the fallen members of the Danish resistance. The event in Spentrup should have happened in May, but was postponed due to COVID-19 and took place on October 11th 2020.Princess Benedikte, younger sister of Queen Margrethe, came…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway discharged from hospital following successful heart surgery

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12th October 2020
His Majesty King Harald of Norway was discharged from hospital on Monday following his successful heart-operation last Friday. The news was announced in a press release form the Royal Court on Monday afternoon.The full statement form the Royal Court states: “The King is in good shape and is returning home from Rikshospitalet today, says the King’s life doctor, chief physician Bjørn…
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