European RoyalsGreece

Crown Princess of Greece to publish children's etiquette guide in March

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17th January 2020
The Crown Princess of Greece has written a new manners book that will be published in March. Sharing the news on her personal Instagram account, Crown Prince Marie-Chantal wrote, “Well it’s nearly here and I’m so excited, just a month and a half to go!” The tome, called Manners Begin at Breakfast: Modern Etiquette for Families, is an etiquette book that offers easy lessons on how…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg royals host New Year reception

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17th January 2020
On Thursday, Grand Duke Henri, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, and Princess Alexandra hosted a New Year reception at the Grand Ducal Palace. Invited were members of the government (including Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier…
Sweden

Crown Princess Couple of Sweden visit RFSL

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16th January 2020
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited the RFSL (Riksförbundet for the rights of homosexuals, bisexuals, transgender people, queer and intersex persons) on Wednesday to learn more about the work it does and activities it has for LGBTQ people. The…
Norway

King Harald of Norway discharged from hospital

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15th January 2020
His Majesty King Harald of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a week of treatment. The Royal Court in Oslo announced on Wednesday morning that the king, who is 82, has now returned home. Crown Prince Haakon will remain as regent of Norway for another week. A brief press release confirms the following: “His Majesty The King was today discharged from the National Hospital. The…
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Sweden

Princess Christina of Sweden's son to divorce

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15th January 2020
The eldest son of Princess Christina of Sweden and the nephew and godson of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Gustaf Magnuson has separated from his model wife, Vicky Andrén, with whom he shares one child, a daughter, after six years of marriage. The couple announced to Swedish…
European RoyalsLuxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa cancels official events for the coming week

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13th January 2020
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced in a press release that Maria Teresa, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, has been forced to cancel all official events after her younger brother Luis Mestre was admitted to the intensive care. The press release does not state the reason for his admittance to the intensive care unit. Maria Teresa will take the week off to be with her family. The…
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Denmark

The Danish Crown Prince Couple's “secret” house criticised by politicians

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13th January 2020
Earlier this year, the Danish Crown Prince family moved to Switzerland for 12 weeks, with the couple’s four children going to the Lemania-Verbier International School to give them the opportunity for a shared experience in an international environment. What has attracted the most attention is that Crown Prince Frederik revealed that they would be staying in their own villa during their…
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