Spain

First official solo photo released of Leonor, Princess of Asturias

Spain’s Casa Real has released the first official solo photo of the future Queen of Spain: Leonor, Princess of Asturias who celebrated her 12th birthday yesterday. The photo was taken on 12 October at the Royal Palace of Madrid ahead of her birthday. It was taken on the same day as the National Day celebrations in Spain. Francisco Gomez was the photographer. Embed from Getty Images She…
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Norway

King Harald: "The rumors of my death are significantly exaggerated"

“The rumours of my death are significantly exaggerated,” said His Majesty King Harald of Norway in the opening of his speech during the annual gala dinner for parliament representatives and the government at the Norwegian Royal Palace. The King followed up with the statement, “The only one who has passed away here tonight is probably the moose we will be served soon.” The king always tends…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel on Princess Estelle: "I can hardly talk about missing a month or a year of her life"

Speaking at Generation Pep’s Pep Forum conference in Sweden last week, Prince Daniel spoke to a rapt audience about the importance of ensuring all children – regardless of social standing – have the same access and tools to live an active, knowledge-building life. Reflecting on the differences in opportunity faced by varying socio-economic classes, Daniel spoke pointedly about the fact that…
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Norway

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway breaks her leg after falling off a horse

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, the daughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja, fell off her horse during a completion on Friday and broke her leg. Princess Märtha Louise posted the news on her Facebook and Instagram-pages together with the following statement: “So Carsall (the horse) jumped well today, but his turning around was so fast, I fell off and broke a bone in my leg. I was so…
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