Spain

BREAKING: King Juan Carlos of Spain leaves country in exile amid corruption scandal

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3rd August 2020
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch, who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an undisclosed location. The announcement was made by the Royal Household.In a letter to his son King Felipe, Juan Carlos wrote: “Your Majesty, dear Felipe: With the…
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Sweden

Princess Christina of Sweden turns 77

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3rd August 2020
Princess Christina of Sweden, Mrs Magnuson is celebrating her 77th birthday today. The Princess will celebrate her birthday privately with her family.She retired from public duties on her 75th birthday two years ago after many years of service to the crown. She spent 45…
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Crown Princess Victoria opens Stockholm Digital Pride Parade 2020

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2nd August 2020
Crown Princess Victoria has shared a message for the Stockholm Digital Pride Parade, which took place on Saturday, telling all those who are celebrating Pride around the world that “I stand behind you.”Crown Princess Victoria’s message, which was shared on the Royal House social media accounts, reads:“Dear Pride celebrators, on this day, Stockholm would usually be adorned with…
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Sweden

Sweden’s Royal Court having financial difficulty

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2nd August 2020
Sweden’s Royal Court is having financial problems, the Royal Court has said. The royal palaces have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The visitors are absent, and a loss of approximately 75 per cent of the revenue is expected this year. According to the Head…
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Murdered Royals: Emperor Maximilian of Mexico

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31st July 2020
The Austrian Prince Maximilian was born in 1832 as the son of Archduke Franz Karl of Austria and Princess Sophie of Bavaria. He grew up in safe surroundings in Austria and pursued a career in the Austrian Navy. Following his career, he became a close friend of Emperor Napoleon III of France.Maximilian was encouraged by Napoleon III to become Emperor of Mexico following the French intervention…
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Serbia

Serbia’s Crown Prince Couple make large scale donations to the Serbian health service

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29th July 2020
Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Kathrine of Serbia have not taken much of a summer vacation this year. The pandemic in Serbia continues and, throughout July, the Serbian royals have historically donated a great deal to the Serbian health service.This July, Crown Princess Katherine has led and organized a large-scale effort to assist the Serbian health service. Among the donations Her…
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