Spain

Emotional day for Spain's future queen as she takes important oath before proud father King Felipe

The future queen of Spain has made an important promise with her father, King Felipe, looking on and his pride in his daughter was clear to see.After joining the 68th class of cadets paying homage to the Pilar Virgin in an evening service on October 6th 2023, the General Military Academy in Zaragoza woke up the following morning decorated for a big celebration. The religious ceremony took…
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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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European RoyalsNorway

Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway perfectly stepped in his father’s shoes to host a State Visit from the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, who arrived in Oslo accompanied by his daughter Laura. The Italian President, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the rest of the delegation landed on Wednesday, 10 May, and were welcomed, among others, by the Italian Ambassador to Norway and…
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Japan

Princess Akiko goes back to university to celebrate Japanese culture

Princess Akiko of Japan took part in the ceremonies commemorating two important anniversaries for one of Japan’s many private universities.Her Imperial Highness was taking part in the celebrations held on Saturday, 30 April, for the university’s 140th anniversary since it was founded, and the 60th anniversary of its reopening following World War II.Kogakkan University was founded…
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