European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia observe a minute of silence during cultural gala

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23rd February 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia took part in the gala evening celebrating the opening of the “Nebrija 2022” Year.The Royals arrived at Teatro Real in Madrid in the evening of 21st February, and were welcomed by political and cultural authorities, before entering the Falla Hall, where they received authorities from the Nebrija Foundation.Once in the main event area, the King and Queen…
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Monaco

Monaco Princely Family opens traditional Christmas Market without Princess Charlene

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5th December 2021
Members of the Monegasque Princely Family kicked off the weekend of the second Advent Sunday by opening the traditional Christmas market in the Principality. On Friday afternoon, Prince Albert and his twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, were joined by Albert’s elder sister, Princess Caroline and her son, Pierre Casiraghi, to open the traditional market.Also attending the…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Canada's 30th Governor General, Mary Simon, installed

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27th July 2021
On Monday 26 July, Canada’s 30th Governor General, Mary Simon, was installed at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General and the fifth female Governor General. An Ink woman from Northern Quebec, she is a historic appointment. The ceremony featured several Indigenous elements; it typically is personalised to the incoming Governor General. During the…
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British RoyalsFeatures

Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II Statues Toppled in Winnipeg, Canada During Protests

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2nd July 2021
Two royal statues in Winnipeg, Manitoba have been torn down by protestors. Protestors participating in a march to raise awareness for atrocities committed against First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples toppled the statues on 1 July.With the discovery of more and more unmarked graves at residential school sites, 1 July was quite different this year. Normally marked by Canada Day celebrations…
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