Spain

Spain’s Prime Minister wants to remove noble titles from 37 families

Spain’s socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his government seek to remove the noble titles of 37 families. The government has submitted a proposal which will remove 37 noble titles from the Spanish nobility. All the 37 noble titles that are proposed to be removed are titles which were given out by the Franco-regime. On July 30, the Socialist Parliamentary Group registered a proposal…
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Spain

Spain's royals host reception in the Balearic Islands

King Felipe VI of Spain has welcomed politicians, community leaders and high profile members of the local community to a special reception held on Mallorca. The Spanish monarch was joined by his wife, Queen Letizia, and his mother, Queen Sofia, for the event which marks the…
Norway

Princess Märtha Louise to cease using title in business

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has agreed to stop using the title of Princess in her business activities, the Norwegian Royal Household has announced. The Princess came to this decision after consulting with her family. Princess Märtha Louise will continue to use her title when she is representing the King and in private. In a business setting, she will use her name, Märtha…
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Spain

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía treated to The Lion King by grandmother

The Spanish Royal Family was spotted out in Palma de Mallorca near the cinema last week where they watched The Lion King. Queen Sofía and Queen Letizia treated Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía to a Thursday afternoon matinee of The Lion King last week, a part of their summer holidays that included watching their father, King Felipe, participate in a sailing competition. [getty…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Who is Princess Irene of the Netherlands?

Born just before the outbreak of the Second World War in the Netherlands, this Dutch Princess received the name Irene for the Greek goddess of peace. Princess Irene of the Netherlands was born on 5 August 1939 as the second daughter of the future Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. Her eldest sister was the future Queen Beatrix and her two younger sisters are Princesses Margriet and Christina.
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