Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik accepts new patronage

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has accepted a new patronage. His Royal Highness has agreed to become patron of HCØ2020, the Danish nationwide celebration of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of electromagnetism, according to the Danish Royal House in a statement on Tuesday. The 200th anniversary of the discovery is celebrated this year under the name HCØ2020 with a number of…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway taken to hospital

On Wednesday, His Majesty King Harald was admitted to the National Hospital in Oslo because of dizziness. He will probably be discharged before the weekend, the Royal court stated. According to the Royal Court, King Harald is not seriously ill and he is expected to be back…
Spain

Spain's Infanta Pilar has died

Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz has died. She was 83. The infanta, sister of King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI, passed away in Madrid on Wednesday. Infanta Pilar had been admitted to hospital in the Spanish capital earlier this week. Although details of her condition weren’t confirmed, she had been receiving treatment for cancer for several months. Maria del Pilar…
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Denmark

Man, 46, arrested for burglary at the Danish royal residence of Marselisborg Palace

In the Danish city of Aarhus, the East Jutland Police have arrested a 46-year-old man from the small village of Randers for a burglary committed at the Danish royal residence of Marselisborg Palace on Friday of last week. The man was arrested in Denmark this past weekend according to a press release from East Jutland Police. During questioning, the man pled guilty to the charge and was released…
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Spain

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

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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