Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja start state visit to Chile

On Tuesday, Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway began their state visit to Chile in its capital of Santiago after arriving safely to the Santiago airport. People are usually accustomed to the royal couple arriving in a limousine or other regal cars. However, in this case, the royal couple came from the aeroplane on a white bus. The King and Queen were met by the Honorary…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe ‘must apologise’ for Spain’s 16th century conquest of Mexico

The Mexican President has demanded an apology from King Felipe VI for the Spanish conquest of his country over 500 years ago. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to Felipe asking him to say sorry for the actions of the Spanish during the conquest and colonisation of the country from the 16th century onwards. Mexico’s president has also written to the Pope asking for an apology. Mr Lopez…
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Spain

First Spanish state visit to Argentina in 16 years begins today

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are to undertake a state visit to Argentina, the first from a Spanish monarch in roughly 16 years, beginning today. Their Majesties arrived in Buenos Aires last night, and their official agenda starts today in the capital. The King and Queen’s visit today will include laying a wreath this morning at the monument to General San Martín (a national hero…
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Denmark

"My father was a fish out of water in the military," reveals Prince Joachim in new project

Prince Joachim revealed in an interview for a new project that Prince Henrik’s time in the French military was not a great time for his father. The discussion was made for the Udsendt af Danmark (‘Sent by Denmark’) project which aims to tell the stories of the Danish soldiers sent abroad for a year. The project started on 6 September 2018, the day after Flag Day which is a…
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