Belgium

Queen Mathilde in New York to continue her UN work

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians has travelled to New York City to attend the United Nations annual General Assembly, in her role as Advocate for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.  Her Majesty arrived in the Big Apple on 17th September 2023, but began her agenda the following day with a meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Deputy Secretary General Amina J…
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Sweden

Jubilee celebrations come to an end in Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee celebrations have come to a close in Stockholm with a carriage ride through the city and a concert at Norrbro. On Saturday, 16 September, King Carl Gustaf and his wife, Queen Silvia, took part in a horse-drawn procession through the heart of Sweden at the end of his Golden Jubilee weekend.  Photo: Clément Morin/The Royal Court of Sweden The…
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Sweden

Carl Gustaf - what will his legacy be?

Sweden has been celebrating King Carl XVI Gustaf and his Golden Jubilee for the past few days. What legacy will the longest-reigning Swedish monarch leave? The King began his reign with the motto “For Sweden – With the times,” and he has held true to…
Sweden

The gilded gift from a king to friends and family marking a milestone

The King of Sweden has presented a very special new medal to his family and visiting heads of state. As King Carl XVI Gustaf became the first Swedish monarch to mark fifty years on the throne, he presented a Jubilee medal to those involved in his celebrations. The gilded emblem could be seen on the special guests at the celebrations in Stockholm, including Queen Margrethe of Denmark and King…
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