Norway

Crown Prince Haakon leads Norway in remembering those lost in combat

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7th November 2023
In his current position as Regent, Crown Prince Haakon has led Norway in the commemorations for Armed Forces Remembrance Day, for those who lost their lives while serving the country.  On Sunday, 5th November, the Crown Prince Regent travelled to Akershus Fortress in Oslo, where the National Veterans Monument is located. He was welcomed by Brigadier Arne Opperud, the commander of the Fortress…
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Spain

Princess Leonor's 18th birthday is still being discussed - but why?

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4th November 2023
Princess Leonor is now officially an adult, and, following the pomp and pageantry of her swearing ceremony, family and friends flocked to El Pardo Palace to celebrate her big milestone.  And so, on the evening of 31 October 2023, she was joined by King Juan Carlos, who flew specifically for the occasion from Abu Dhabi, Infantas Elena and Cristina, Queen Sofía (who was notably absent from the…
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Spain

The princess who left her home for a throne that didn't yet exist: the life of Queen Sofia of Spain

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2nd November 2023
As Queen Sofía of Spain marks her 85th birthday, we take a look at her life, from the Kingdom of Greece to the Kingdom of Spain. The person who we now know as Queen Sofía of Spain was born on 2 November 1938 in Athens, Greece, as Princess Sophia Margarita Victoria Frederika of Greece and Denmark. Her parents were the then Prince Paul of Greece and Princess Frederica, a daughter of Ernest…
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European Royals

Gallery: Royals in costumes

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31st October 2023
In the Halloween spirit for today, we’ve compiled a gallery of royals in different costumes over the years – whether they be for Halloween, masked balls or plays! [getty src=”558647927″ width=”454″ height=”594″] [getty src=”51027572″ width=”389″…
Spain

Princess Leonor swears allegiance to Spain's constitution in historic ceremony

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31st October 2023
Spain’s future queen has sworn allegiance to the country’s constitution in an historic ceremony. Princess Leonor took her solemn oath before the country’s parliament. Casa de S.M. el Rey/ X still/ fair use The ceremony took place on October 31st 2023, her 18th birthday. From this moment, she can reign by herself without a regency and can act as regent should her father, King Felipe…
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