Spain

King Felipe urges courage in the face of uncertainty at the 2020 Pascua Militar

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7th January 2020
King Felipe spoke of courage in the face of adversity in a speech to Spanish soldiers on Monday at the Pascua Militar in Madrid. The Pascua Militar is an important Spanish military holiday that recognises the recovery of Menorca for Spain in 1782, created by King Carlos III, and begins the military year in Spain. In a speech to soldiers, as well as to government officials, King Felipe…
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Norway

King Harald cancels events following Ari Behn’s death

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6th January 2020
King Harald was scheduled to attend on Tuesday of this week the official opening of a large oil field, the so-called Johan Sverdrup field, in the North Sea. Due to the stresses of Ari Behn’s death, the Royal Court announced Monday afternoon that the King cannot attend. A brief statement from the Royal Court states: “Due to recent stresses, His Majesty the King will not participate in the…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark sends message of support to Australian Prime Minister

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5th January 2020
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, who was born in Hobart, Australia, has sent a message to Australia’s Prime Minister in connection to the bush fires. She has been keeping apprised of the situation through friends and family in Australia. The message, posted on the official website of the Danish Royal House, reads: “Your Excellency Prime Minister, In this time of great…
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European RoyalsSpain

Queen Letizia at the Pascua Militar

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5th January 2020
Every year in Spain on the 6th of January, the Spanish Royal Family commemorates Pascua Militar, a military ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid. At the Pascua Militar, King Felipe receives the “Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Chiefs of Staff of all branches, the Grand Masters of the Royal and Military Orders of San Fernando and San…
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