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Malaysian King and Queen Receive Monaco’s Prince Albert II

  November 28, 2023 at 7:52 am by

Prince Albert II is in Kuala Lumpur for a three day visit to Malaysia. Yesterday the Prince was received by r by King Abdullah Shah and his wife, Queen Tunku Azizah. Thenational anthems of Monaco and Malaysia, was followed by the detonations of 21 artillery cannons. The Sovereign Prince reviewed the troops of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment and the two Sovereigns planted the tree of friendship … Continue reading →

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South Korea President Begins State Visit to Britain

  November 21, 2023 at 7:39 pm by

Today, Tuesday November 21, the President of the Republic of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, and the First Lady, Mrs Kim Keon Hee, started a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom.The Prince and Princess of Wales, on behalf of the King, greeted the Presidential Couple at their hotel and then they moved to Horse Guards Parade for the official welcoming ceremony.At noon took place the official welcoming ceremony at … Continue reading →

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Spanish State Visit to Denmark: Last Day

  November 8, 2023 at 8:55 pm by

Today, Wednesday November 8, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia started the third and last day in Denmark with a farewell ceremony at Fredensborg Castle with Her Majesty Queen Margrethe. During the ceremony the Royal Couple signed their names on panes of glass that will be incorporated to a window frame of Fredensborg Palace, tradition of the Danish Royal Family.Then King Felipe and Queen Letizia were reunited with Crown … Continue reading →

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Spanish State Visit to Denmark: Day Two

  November 7, 2023 at 9:08 pm by

The second day of the Spanish state visit to Denmark started today, Tuesday November 7, with a business meeting. King Felipe and Crown Prince Frederik attended the official opening of the Spain-Denmark Business Forum at the presence of representatives of Danish and Spanish companies. Then took place a round table titled: “Cooperation strategies between Denmark and Spain”.Afterwards the King and the Crown Prince were reunited with Queen Letizia and Crown … Continue reading →

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Spanish State Visit to Denmark Begins

  November 6, 2023 at 6:19 pm by

Today, Monday November 6, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia started a three-day state visit to Denmark.Upon the arrival at the Vilhelm Lauritzens Terminal at Copenhagen Airport, the King and the Queen were welcomed by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Princess Benedikte.Queen Margrethe and King Felipe inspected the Royal Life Guard.Then the Royal Couple, along with the Queen, took a carriage ride to … Continue reading →

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The Dutch State Visit to South Africa Ends in Cape Town

  October 20, 2023 at 9:15 pm by

Today, Friday October 20, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started the third and last day in South Africa by visiting Cape Town where they were received by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and his wife and the mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Slave Lodge, a South African social history museum, to attend performances about the history … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to South Africa – Day Two

  October 19, 2023 at 2:34 pm by

On the second day of the state visit, today Thursday October 20, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were officially welcomed by the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, in a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.The King and the President inspected the guard of honour and the national anthems were played. Inside the building took place a meeting at the presence … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  October 18, 2023 at 7:49 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Wednesday October 18, a three-day state visit to South Africa.Upon the arrival in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were greeted by South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve to be informed about the … Continue reading →

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State visit from Portugal to Belgium Begins

  October 17, 2023 at 9:32 pm by

At the invitation of their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, began today, Tuesday October 17, a four-day state visit to Belgium.Due to yesterday’s evening attack in Brussels, the programme of the visit was adjusted and all the outdoor ceremonies were cancelled.Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde officially welcomed the President during a ceremony that took place at the … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Belgium for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

  June 22, 2023 at 6:04 pm by

Today, Thursday March 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started the third and last day of the state visit to Belgium in Leuven, a city in the province of Flemish Brabant.The Royal Couple, accompanied by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, paid a visit to the headquarter of Imec, an international research and development center for chip technology founded in 1984. The Royal Couples toured the facility … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Belgium: Day Two

  June 22, 2023 at 5:07 am by

Yesterday, Wednesday June 21, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started their second day in Belgium by attending the first edition of the Climate Tech Forum accompanied by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The forum, hosted by the Dutch Embassy in Belgium and the Dutch Consulate General, was attended by representatives from the public institutions.Following the plenary session the Royal Couples toured an innovation market where Belgian-Dutch … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to Belgium

  June 21, 2023 at 3:47 am by

At the invitation of His Majesty the King of the Belgian, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Tuesday June 20, a three-day state visit to Belgium.Following the arrival at the Brussels-South railway station, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde with a ceremony held in the courtyard in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels.During the welcoming ceremony … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Official Visit to Denmark: June 15-16

  June 17, 2023 at 4:06 pm by

On Thursday June 15, Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja started a two-day official visit to Denmark.The King and the Queen, arrived in at the port Copenhagen with the royal ship Norge, were officially welcomed by Queen Margrethe.Following a lunch Amalienborg, in the afternoon the Royal Couple, along with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, attended the official opening of a Danish-Norwegian business seminar at the Danish Industry … Continue reading →

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Italian State Visit to Norway Starts Without King Harald V

  May 11, 2023 at 9:22 pm by

President Sergio Mattarella arrived was welcomed in Norway this morning by members of the Norwegian royal family. The president is paying a three day state visit to the Scandinavian country. As usual he is accompanied by his daughter Laura Mattarella. After the official welcome in the palace, the president posed for photos with Crown Prince Haakon, Queen Sonja, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid. Due to an infection King Harald … Continue reading →

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia Say Farewell to their Colombian Guests

  May 4, 2023 at 10:07 pm by

The state visit of Colombian president Mr. Gustavo Francisco Petro and his wife Verónica Alcocer ended tonight with a reception in the royal palace of El Pardo in Madrid in the honor of Their Majesties the King and Queen. The reception was attended by among other the choreographer María Pagés and her husband, the writer Larbi El-Harti.   The visit only lasted two days. The King and Queen are expected … Continue reading →

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Swedish Royal Couple Finish Estonian State Visit

  May 4, 2023 at 9:53 pm by

King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden finished their state visit to the republic of Estonia today. The royal couple visited the city of Tartu in the company of the president and the first lady. The day included a visit to the town hall, the university, Gustav II Adolf’s memorial and an official luncheon. A highlight may have been the visit to the NAtional museum. The president was … Continue reading →

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Spanish King and Queen Host Colombian President

  May 3, 2023 at 9:07 pm by

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed president Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro and his wife Verónica Alcocer in Madrid today. The president is paying a two-day State Visit to Spain to strengthen ties between the two countries. In the morning the King and Queen received their visitors during a welcome ceremony on the court yard of the royal palace of Madrid. After a review of the guards the … Continue reading →

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State Visit from France to the Netherlands: Last Day

  April 12, 2023 at 6:27 pm by

The second and last day of the State Visit from France started today, Wednesday April 12, with separate agenda for the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron.In the morning King Willem-Alexander and the President paid a visit to the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). There they toured the Quantum Gases & Quantum Information Lab to be informed about … Continue reading →

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State Visit from France to the Netherlands

  April 12, 2023 at 1:14 pm by

At the invitation of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron, started yesterday, Tuesday April 11, a two-day state visit to the Netherlands.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially received the President and the First Lady with a welcoming ceremony held at Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King and the President inspected a guard of honor and the national … Continue reading →

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Last Day in South Africa for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

  March 26, 2023 at 9:14 pm by

Today, Sunday March 26, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde started the fourth and last day in South Africa by visiting Philippi Village, a township in Cape Town.The King and the Queen were welcomed in Philippi Village by singing and dancing children that are involved in a theatre project of the township.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the headquarter of Close the Gap, “an international social enterprise … Continue reading →

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