Now that I have a bit more time on my hands (holidays just around the corner & my own wedding done & dusted) I will hopefully be able to post more often than I was.
Let's take a look at what's been happening in the world of the Royals this past week;
Monday 25th March
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall undertook a number of engagements in Havana, Cuba
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Queen Maxima of The Netherlands opens the 9th annual Money Week
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Tuesday 26th March
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall continue their official visit to Cuba
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Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko of Japan visited the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu and visited the Kyoto Gyoren national gardens.
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King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway began a six day official visit to Chile.
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Queen Sofia of Spain attended a board meeting for the Reina Sofia School of Music
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Wednesday 27th March
Queen Elizabeth II presented letters of recall to the outgoing ambassador of India and presented the new ambassador with their credentials.
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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall continued their tour of Cuba, and began their tour of The Cayman Islands.
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the 5th Commonwealth Eye Health consortium
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King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands attends a meeting of the Sea Rescue Institution.
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King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway are on their 2nd day of an official visit to Chile.
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on an official visit to Argentina
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Thursday 28th March
Queen Elizabeth II visits Somerset
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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall continued their tour of The Cayman Islands
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visited the Scouts headquarters at Gilwell Park
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Queen Maxima of The Netherlands visited the Bavarian Beer Brewery for their 300th anniversary
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Queen Sofia of Spain attends a concert in Madrid
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Prince Daniel of Sweden attends the inauguration of the CampX by The Volvo Group
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Saturday 30th March
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark presented the gold medal to Kenya's Helen Oberi for the Senior Women's race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships
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Monaco's royal family stepped out for the annual Rose Ball
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Queen Sofia of Spain attended the 50th anniversary of dol Trofeo
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Sunday 31st March
Queen Margrethe and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited the Danish Home Guard for it's 70th anniversary
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Sunday, 7 April 2019
Sunday, 29 January 2017
What Happened Thursday 26th January 2017
The United Kingdom
Prince Charles of Wales attended a reception for the Anglican Centre
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall was invested as honorary Liveryman of the worshipful company of plumbers
Prince Harry of Wales visited the Running Charity at Depaul Hostel
Prince Andrew, Duke of York met with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in London
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal viewed aids to navigation work at the Corporation of Trinity House
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester attended a lecture on Mayan Art by the British Mexican Society
Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde met with members of NATO and SHAPE
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander opens the construction of a new dairy laboratory
Norway
King Harald V and Queen Sonja meet with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
King Harald V and Queen Sonja host a luncheon for members of the diplomatic corp
Crown Prince Haakon is in London and meets with Prince Andrew, Duke of York and opens the Norwegian Classroom in London
Spain
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia host a reception for Spain's diplomatic corps
Sweden
King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia open the Royal College of Music's new campus
King Carl XVI Gustaf meets with the President of Estonia
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends Storuman Municipality Day
Queen Silvia presents the Scholarship Awards from Queen Silvia's Jubilee Fund for Research on Children's Disabilities
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
What's Happening Tuesday 24th January 2017
The United Kingdom
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends a lecture on Drones and how they can be used for aid
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosts a reception for the British equestrian teams that took part in the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall hosts a reception for the British equestrian teams that took part in the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the Children's Hospices at Quidenham Hospice
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal visits Charles F Stead and Company Ltd Tannery
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal visits Pure Pet Foods
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal visits Yorkshire Dama Cheese manufacturer
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends the International Financing Review Awards dinner for Save The Children UK
Jordan
Queen Rania visits Hashimiyat Al Zarqa district in Jordan to support local community development programs
Luxembourg
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie attend the movie premiere of Rusty Rusty. Afterwards they will attend a reception in honour of the premiere.
Morocco
King Mohammed VI announces he will construct a field hospital in Juba, South Sudan
The Netherlands
Queen Maxima opens the National Education Exhibition
Norway
Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend a board meeting for the Queen's cultural outreach programs
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf farewells the ambassadors from Ecuador, Vietnam, Spain, Kosovo and Norway
Monday, 23 January 2017
What's Happening Monday 23rd January 2017
The United Kingdom
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends a reception for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Denmark
Crown Prince Frederik gives his wife an early birthday present by gifting her a private island at the cost of $10 million
The Netherlands
Queen Maxima attends a platform for growing entrepreneurs
Norway
King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon meet with the Chief of Naval Staff
King Harald V meets with Brigadier Ole Asbjorn Fauske
King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend a luncheon for members of the Supreme Court
Spain
King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia deliver the 2017 National Sports Award
Thursday, 5 January 2017
What's Happening Thursday 5th January 2017
The United Kingdom
Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends the annual Oxford Farming Conference
Belgium
Prince Laurent, Princess Claire and Prince Aymeric visit the homeless shelter funded by the Prince Laurent Foundation
Norway
King Harald VI meets with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Queen Sonja attends the opening of the new faculty of Fine Arts, Music and Design at the University of Bergen
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend the annual NHO Conference and a dinner in the evening
Friday, 9 December 2016
What's Happening Friday 9th December 2016
The United Kingdom
Princess Anne, Princess Royal presents medals at the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Belgium
King Philippe visits the company Marcassou on their 50th anniversary
Denmark
Princess Mary hosts a Christmas Reception for the Mary Foundation
Norway
King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit meets with the Secretary to the Government
King Harald V and Crown Prince Haakon preside over a Council of State
King Harald V farewells the ambassador from Switzerland
Thursday, 8 December 2016
What's Happening Thursday 8th of December 2016
The United Kingdom
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne, Princess Royal attend meetings and a luncheon for the Fishmonger's Society
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends a dinner for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends a Carols Service at St Paul's Knightsbridge
Sophie, Countess of Wessex visits the Awareness Foundation
Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends the Awards Ceremony for the Worshipful Company of Saddlers
Princess Anne, Princess Royal hosts a reception for the Not Forgotten Association
Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends an MS Society dinner
Princess Alexandra, Honourable Lay Ogilvy attends the New bridge Foundation Christmas Concert
Belgium
King Albert II visits the Auto Museum in Brussels
Queen Mathilde participates in the presentation of Project Miriam
Princess Astrid, Archduchess of Austria-Este is in Texas, USA on an economic mission
Denmark
Prince Joachim presents the 2016 CSR People Prize for Social Responsibility
Jordan
Queen Rania attends a conference about 'Women on the Front Line'
Luxembourg
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa officially open the Light and Sound Show
Monaco
Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover and Princess Alexandra of Hanover attended Chanel's Parade of Crafts
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander presents the Erasmus Prize
Norway
King Harald V, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon meet with Secretary General Minister of Foreign Affairs
King Harald V meets with new ambassadors from Morocco, Vietnam, Cuba and Iran
Queen Sonja meets with members from the Society of Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends the World Scout Foundation Regal dinner
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
What's Happening Tuesday 29th November 2016
The United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Alexandra, Honourable Lady Ogilvy host a reception for Princess Alexandra's patronages and affiliations in honour of her 80th birthday.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends a reception for students who have achieved the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends a reception for students who have achieved the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall listen to a rehearsal of the King's College Choir
Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visited the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge
Prince Harry of Wales is on an official tour of Barbados
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex is in Latvia
Sophie, Countess of Wessex holds a meeting of St John's Ambulance
Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends a meeting of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruetly to Children
Princess Anne, Princess Royal attends the United Kingdom Coaching Awards
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester chairs the panel of judges for the British Expertise International Award
Belgium
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are on a state visit to The Netherlands
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima host King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium during their visit
Norway
Queen Sonja presents the 2016 Queen Sonja School Award to Ila Primary School
Crown Prince Haakon attends the Slush Innovation Fair
Crown Princess Mette-Marit holds audiences throughout the day
Spain
King Juan Carlos I is in Havana, Cuba paying his respects to the late president, Fidel Castro
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attend an Assembly Evening
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have an audience with the Honorary Consuls from Greece, Italy and Malta, Spain and Turkey
Queen Silvia attends a board meeting of Mentor Sweden
Princess Sofia a Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability lunch
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
What Happened Monday 3rd October 2016
Jordan
Queen Rania inaugurates The Jordan River Foundation's 21st Handcrafts exhibit
Luxembourg
Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attend a luncheon hosted by The Prime Minister
Monaco
Pauline Ducruet is in Paris, France for Paris Fashion Week
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima attend the opening of the exhibition 'Mapping Australia'
Norway
King Harald V, Queen Sonja & Crown Prince Haakon attend the 16th session of the opening of The Storting
Spain
King Felipe VI presides over the opening of the 2016-2017 university academic year
Sweden
Crown Princess Victoria attends the Brig Tre Kronor's and the Sustainable Seas Initiative's Baltic Sea Seminar
Prince Daniel meets with Amanda Lundeteg from the All Bright Foundation
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
What's Happening Tuesday 27th September 2016
The United Kingdom
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge tour British Columbia and The Yukon, Canada
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex holds a development group meeting for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Princess Alexandra, Honourable Lady Ogilvy visits the Francis Crick Institute
Princess Alexandra, Honourable Lady Ogilvy visits The Queen Mother's Clothing Guild Packing Week
Belgium
King Philippe visits the Baudouin Home for homeless men
Denmark
Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary arrive in Washington, D.C. for a 4 day tour of the USA
Japan
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko host Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore for lunch
Norway
Queen Sonja attends the exhibition 'Textile'
Crown Prince Haakon presents the Rule of Law Price 2016
Crown Prince Haakon attends the event 'Engage Yourself - Young People's Contribution to the Community'
Crown Princess Mette-Marit volunteers on behalf of the Norwegian telethon
Sweden
King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia attend a briefing ahead of their visit to Germany
King Carl Gustaf attends the opening of the General Synod
Queen Silvia attends the International Council meeting for the World Childhood Foundation
Princess Sofia attends the exhibition 'Porphyry: The Royal Stone'
What Happened Friday September 23rd 2016
Monaco
Prince Albert II is in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the embassy of Monaco in the USA
Norway
King Harald V presides over the Council of State
King Harald grants audiences
Queen Sonja attends the opening of the exhibition 'Texture'
Princess Astrid attends the premiere of the movie 'The King's Choice'
What Happened Thursday 22nd of September 2016
Belgium
King Philippe meets with the President of the Parliament of the French Community
King Philippe attends the Purple Starling emergency drill
Denmark
Crown Princess Mary is in New York giving a speech to the United Nations on Women's Rights
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to the centre for Human and Civil Aviation
Princess Beatrix attends a conference for the 30th anniversary of CoMensha
Norway
King Harald V, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon meet with the Secretary General of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
King Harald holds a number of audiences
King Harald and Queen Sonja host a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend the launch of VIBRO Magazine
Spain
King Felipe VI presents credentials to new ambassadors
Queen Letizia attends the award ceremony for V Life and aid for cancer research
Queen Letizia gives a presentation at the World Day for Cancer Research
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf holds a number of formal audiences
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends a service and reception for the 50th anniversary of the Alvsnabben Association
Crown Princess Victoria is in New York for the UN General Assembly
Princess Sofia attends the Global Child Forum board meeting
Monday, 12 September 2016
Wedding Anniversaries 19th August-11th September
I would also like to wish a belated Happy Wedding Anniversary to
25th August: Prince Nikolaos of Greece & Denmark and Tatiana Blatnik celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary
29th August: King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway celebrated their 48th Wedding Anniversary
31st August: Andrea Casiraghi of Monaco and Tatiana Santo Domingo celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary
I hope that these couples are blessed with many, many more years of health and happiness together!
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Happy Birthday Queen Sonja!!!
Happy 79th Birthday to Queen Sonja of Norway!!! We hope the Queen enjoys her special day and look forward to big celebrations next year when she becomes an Octogenarian!!!
Thursday, 30 June 2016
What's Happening Wednesday 29th June 2016
Belgium
King Philippe discusses the economic price of Francophonie
Queen Mathilde presents the Federal Prize for Fight Against Poverty 2016
King Philippe & Queen Mathilde hosted a lunch for the Provincial Governors of Belgium
Denmark
Princess Marie begins working as a special project staff member at the Danish Emergency Management Agency
Luxembourg
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume attended a show by My Science Works
Morocco
King Mohammed VI visits Tangier-Med Port to supervise his Marhaba Project
Norway
King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit visit Kristiansand as part of the Royal Jubilee Tour
Spain
King Felipe & Queen Letizia attend a ceremony celebrating 50 years of the Volkswagen factory in Spain
King Felipe & Queen Letizia open the meeting on 'Climate Change - Architecture'
Monday, 2 May 2016
What's Happening Monday 2nd May 2016
Belgium
King Philippe swears in the new Secretary of the Federal Fight against social fraud
Denmark
Queen Margrethe II meets with the Chinese State Councillor
Greece
Princess Maria-Olympia attends the Met Gala in New York
Jordan
Monaco
Charlotte Casiraghi attends The Met Gala in New York
Norway
Queen Sonja & Crown Princess Mette-Marit lay the foundation stone for the new National Museum of Oslo
King Harald V & Crown Prince Haakon meet with the Chief of Staff of the Norwegian Air Force
Queen Sonja meets with a representative from the Sackler Centre for Feminist Art
Thursday, 28 April 2016
What's Happening Thursday 28th April 2016
The United Kingdom
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visits the RAF (Royal Air Force)
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visits the Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex visits Salisbury Sea Cadets
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex visits Downton Army Cadet Force
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends a dinner aboard HMS Victory
Sophie, Countess of Wessex meets the chairman & team of the English Hockey Team
Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends a carer's lunch for 'Disability Initiative'
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends the 13th annual International Naval Engineering Conference
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy opens a new mental health hospital
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy visits the Meath Epilepsy Trust
Belgium
Queen Mathilde christens a new ship
Morocco
King Mohammed VI & Prince Rachid are in Qatar and meet with the Emir
Norway
Crown Prince Haakon attends the Global Dignity Country Chairs meeting
King Harald & Queen Sonja meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Crown Prince Haakon mediates a debate at the Nobel Peace Centre
Spain
Queen Letizia Meets with the Spanish Committee of Representatives for people with Disabilities
Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia meet with authorities & organisations wishing to congratulate the King on his 70th Birthday which occurs on Saturday.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
What's Happening Wednesday 27th April 2016!!!
The United Kingdom
Prince Charles of Wales visits the 3rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the launch of GrandFest
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends a reception & lunch for the Prince Philip Trust Fund
Sophie, Countess of Wessex visits the Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children
Sophie, Countess of Wessex visits The Park School
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends a Rowland Hill Fund Reception
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends an awards ceremony for The Whitley Fund for Nature
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends a reception for The Cranfield Trust
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends an executive board meeting for the British Olympic Association
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester attends a reception & concert in honour of the Diamond Fund for Choristers
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visits Cumbria Crystal
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visits Low Bridge End Farm
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visits Alauna Carvetiorum Roman Fort
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visits St John's Ambulance
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visits Keswick Museum &Art Gallery
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attends an investiture at Grand Lodge
Belgium
King Philippe meets with the president of the Muslim Executive of Belgium
Queen Mathilde visits 'A Star, A Destiny'
Luxembourg
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume & Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie attend the exhibition 'Local Craft Meets Design'
The Netherlands
The Dutch Royal Family celebrate Kings Day
Norway
Crown Prince Haakon attends a board meeting for 'Global Dignity'
Queen Sonja attends the opening of the Glass Barn Art Centre
Spain
Queen Sofia attends the opening of the exhibition 'The Ages of Man'
Monday, 25 April 2016
What's Happening Monday 25th April 2016
The United Kingdom
Prince Harry of Wales attends ANZAC day service
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal will visit Scropton Group in honour of their 50th Anniversary
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal visits Carsington Sailing Club
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal opens Dairy Crest's new Food Innovation Centre
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal hosts a dinner for the International Olympic Committee
Sophie, Countess of Wessex visits London College of Fashion
Belgium
Princess Astrid, Archduchess of Austria-Este attends the inauguration ceremony of the Free University of Brussels collaboration with Wasadea University of Tokyo
Jordan
Queen Rania visits Syrian refugees on the island of Lesbos
Monaco
Charlotte Casiraghi and her son Raphael Elmaleh move to Rome, Italy
Norway
King Harald V meets with the Naval Chief of Staff
Crown Prince Haakon speaks to students about the 'World and We'
King Harald V & Queen Sonja hold a reception for the recipients of the King's Medal of Merit
Spain
Queen Sofia attends the Eighth International Congress of Excellence
Sweden
Prince Daniel meets with his fellowship and entrepreneurial program
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends a conference on 'The Baltic Sea'
Sunday, 24 April 2016
What Happened Thursday 21st April 2016
The United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall participated in a ceremony to celebrate The Queen's 90th Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, James Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Windsor, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips and Mia Tindall pose for a historic 90th birthday portrait by Annie Leibowitz
Prince William Duke of Cambridge, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales promote their new charity 'Heads Together' which works to end stigma around mental health
Prince Harry of Wales visited Hobbs Rehabilitation Centre
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal opened a new yacht club in Pontoons
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal visited King Edward's School
Belgium
King Philippe & Queen Mathilde open a Flower Show
King Philippe meets with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia
Norway
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend a conference on Marine Proteins and Peptides
King Harald V and Queen Sonja meet with the Secretary General of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
King Harald V and Queen Sonja host a luncheon for diplomatic corps
Spain
King Felipe VI meets with the President of the Congress of Deputies
Queen Letizia speaks at the closing of the 3rd annual International Educational Conference on Rare Disease
Sweden
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia release the name and title of their new son, Prince Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil, Duke of Sodermanland
King Carl XVI Gustaf held a board meeting for his 50th Jubilee Fund for Science, Technology and the Environment
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