Spain

King Felipe celebrates his love of sports in audience with European basketball champions

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31st May 2023
King Felipe celebrated his love for sports when he welcomed Spain’s men’s local basketball team following their win in the European Championships.  On Monday, 29 May, His Majesty opened the doors of Zarzuela Palace to the entire team, which included not only the players and the coach but also all the high-end officials.  The King posed for big family photographs with the trophy…
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Greece

King Constantine will be judged ''fairly and strictly'' by history says Greek Prime Minister

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11th January 2023
Funeral and burial arrangements for King Constantine II of Greece have been announced, and the Government has not granted a State funeral. However, talks continue between ministers and the former monarch’s family over where the funeral service will take place. The Greek government met on the morning of January 11th 2023, just hours after Constantine’s death, to discuss whether to…
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Belgium

A slow return to normal as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde wrap up day 1 of Greek state visit

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3rd May 2022
After many delays and postponements due to global events, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have touched down in Athens, Greece, for a much-anticipated state visit.  For the occasion, the couple travelled with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmés, the Minister of Public Enterprise and Public Function Petra De Sutter and some Minister-Presidents of Regions Elio Di Rupo (Wallonia), Rudi…
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GreeceHistory

What happened to the Greek monarchy?

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18th November 2021
Greece is a democratic republic that carefully balances a history that dates back to the 12th century BC and a push for modernisation. But if we take a look back about 55 years, we would see a much different picture. Following the tragedy that was World War II…
Denmark

Which royals we will see at Queen Margrethe's Golden Jubilee banquet?

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8th October 2021
The year 2022 will mark Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s Golden Jubilee – her 50th year on the throne – and, like many important occasions, it will be marked in style.  Events to celebrate the occasion will include homages to her father, King Frederik IX, who passed away on the 14th of January 1972, making Margrethe Queen, but also a special Parliament session, a gala evening…
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