Spain

BREAKING: Verdict in the trial of Infanta Cristina expected tomorrow

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16th February 2017
The verdict in the trial of Infanta Cristina due to be announced tomorrow following a lengthy trial in Palma de Mallorca for corruption and money fraud. If found guilty, the King of Spain’s sister could face up to eight years in prison. Her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, will also be sentenced tomorrow and could be sentenced to 19.5 years. Cristina and Iñaki were accused of defrauding…
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NorwayOther

King Harald: "I will not abdicate"

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16th February 2017
His Majesty King Harald of Norway celebrates his 80th birthday next week. For the occasion, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen granted an interview to NTB (Norwegian News Agency) where they talked about what it is like being monarchs when they get older. The…
Sweden

Princess Madeleine authoring a children's book

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16th February 2017
It was revealed by Swedish news, Expressen that Princess Madeleine of Sweden is in the process of writing a children’s book. She told reporter Elias Giertz about the book when discussing how she spends her time in London with her family. She told the publication, “I’m…
Belgium

Belgian King and Queen to go on official state visit to Denmark

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16th February 2017
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will visit Denmark on a state visit from the 28th to the 30th of March. They accepted the invitation for the tour, which was announced on 14 February, from Queen Margrethe of Denmark. King Philippe only assumed the throne in the summer of 2013, after his father, King Albert, abdicated. This means that this visit will be the first state visit the new…
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Norway

New photos of Princess Astrid revealed ahead of 85th birthday

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11th February 2017
Yesterday, the Royal Court of Norway released two new photos of Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner ahead of her 85th birthday on Sunday, 12 February. Sven Gj. Gjeruldsen was the photographer. One of the images features Princess Astrid’s beloved dog, Pepita. The seven-year-old dog is a Japanese Chin. Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner with her seven-year-old dog, Pepita. Photo: Sven Gj.
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FeaturesLuxembourg

Who is Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg?

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7th February 2017
Marie-Astrid Liliane Charlotte Léopoldine Wilhelmine Ingeborg Antoinette Élisabeth Anne Alberte was born on 17 February 1954, the eldest daughter of the (then) Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Prince Jean and his wife Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. The Princess was born at Betzdorf Castle in Luxembourg, as were all of her siblings: Prince Henri, the current Grand Duke of…
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