Spain

A look back at the 24-years history of Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarín

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26th January 2022
It was officially announced via a release to EFE that Infanta Cristina of Spain and Iñaki Urdangarín have decided to “interrupt their marital relationship.”After 24 years of wedded life and the entire history of the last decade, it seemed impossible for this marriage to dissolve. However, over the past few days, it became clear that a separation was the only possible…
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Belgium

Belgian royals celebrate King's Day

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16th November 2021
King Albert, Queen Paola and Prince Laurent took part in a Te Deum (or Thanksgiving Service) in St Michael and Gudule Cathedral in Brussels.The service is held every year on the 15th of November in the main church in Brussels to celebrate King’s Day.The holiday falls on St Leopold’s Day, Leopold being the name of three Belgian Kings, including the first two following the…
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Queen in all but name: the royal mistress who ruled a controversial king

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17th August 2021
Charles II, the Merry Monarch, had several different mistresses. However, one of these mistresses stands out from the rest for several reasons- Barbara Villiers. John Evelyn pronounced her the “curse of the nation”, and she would hold sway over the Restoration court for decades, exerting huge influence on the king. Barbara Villiers was born in St. Margaret’s, Westminster on 27 November…
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Royal Mistresses: Nell Gwyn

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1st August 2021
For the last millennium, royal mistresses have played a substantial role at court – given that most royals were not allowed to marry for love and instead served as strategic national alliances. So it makes sense that in many marriages, one or both partners would look elsewhere for their romantic relationships, and Charles II was no exception. He had at least seven different mistresses…
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