European Royals

King's brother wonders why monarchs still exist in 21st century and says some royal rules are ''medieval''

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14th October 2023
In an interview to mark his upcoming 60th birthday, Prince Laurent used his time to reflect on his life as a royal and ponder why modern society even has monarchies. In a wide-ranging interview with cartoonist Marec of the Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Laurent shared that life in the Belgian Royal Family is difficult because “there are rules and customs that are different from those in…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon learns about importance of legal aid

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13th October 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited a legal aid service which is facing big changes. The ”Jussbussen”, which means the juridical buss, is a free legal service in Norway for those who need help. It’s a voluntary service where 36 law students offer free help. The Crown Prince visited to learn more about what they do and what it means for people to be able to get free…
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Spain

Queen Sofia and Infanta Elena unite to recognise work in creating fairer society

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12th October 2023
In a ceremony held in Madrid, Queen Sofía presented the prestigious Fundación MAPFRE 2023 Social Awards. These awards were designed to honour individuals, organizations, and projects that strive towards fostering a fairer and more equal society through their work. Fundación MAPFRE awards hold international significance, offering a total prize fund of 90,000 euros, along with the…
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Spain

Queen Letizia showcases hidden talent for important cause

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11th October 2023
Queen Letizia has showcased a secret talent as she celebrated World Mental Health day, as she opened her speech with rap verses. On 10th October 2023, the Queen of Spain joined many other royals in marking World Mental Health Day. Queen Letizia attended an event organised by the Spanish Mental Health Federation, in cooperation with the ONCE Foundation and the Ministry of Social Rights and…
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