ROYALTY CHECK. Leonor becomes an honorary citizen, Silvia surprises as 'Dancing Queen' and Frederik celebrates his birthday with a stamp

 

The Spanish Crown Princess Leonor became an honorary citizen of Zaragoza at the age of eighteen. What does she owe that to? To which song, which has a very special meaning for her, did the 80-year-old Swedish queen Silvia shake her hips? And who gets their first stamp as a birthday present? This and more stood out this week in royalty land

Leonor honorary citizen of Zaragoza

Spanish Crown Princess Leonor (18) has been appointed honorary citizen of Zaragoza. In that city in northeastern Spain, King Felipe's daughter is attending the Military Academy, she will soon complete her first of three years. Leonor, dressed in her army uniform, attended the ceremony at City Hall alone, without her parents.

By accepting honorary citizenship, the heir to the throne follows in her father's footsteps. King Felipe (56) was proclaimed 'Hijo Adoptivo', adopted son of Zaragoza, 38 years ago. He also received his army training in that city at the time. Just like in Belgium, in Spain the king is commander-in-chief of the army. Military training is therefore part of the heir apparent's education.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia (51) celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary last week. To mark the occasion, they published a series of radiant, never-before-seen family photos . These were taken in the gardens of the Royal Palace of Madrid and show the royal couple together with their daughters Leonor and Sofía (17). Felipe and Letizia married on May 22, 2004 in Madrid.

Princess Anne in Norway

British Princess Anne (73) paid a three-day visit to Norway this week. Together with Crown Prince Haakon (50) she visited the Resistance Museum in Oslo. King Charles' only sister spoke to a centenarian veteran and unveiled a plaque to commemorate the cooperation between the two kingdoms during the Second World War.

The working visit was a kind of family reunion. Anne is one of Haakon's three godmothers. Another is the abdicated Danish queen Margrethe (84). Haakon's three godfathers include Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf (78)

Anne and Haakon. © Photo News

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Yesterday we wrote that Anne is more than ever the hardest-working member of the royal family. The illness of King Charles (75) and Princess Kate (42) is causing an acute staff shortage in the British royal family. As a result, Anne has to do even more work.

Other family members are ready to step in and take on more official duties. Princesses Beatrice (35) and Eugenie (34), daughters of Prince Andrew (64), made a good impression last week at a garden party at Buckingham Palace. But “ the spirit of Harry and Meghan ” prevents them from being used as a rescue tool to ease Prince William's workload.

Queen Silvia really is 'Dancing Queen'

Swedish Queen Silvia (80) surprised guests at a reception in Thailand by dancing along to 'Dancing Queen'. When one of ABBA's biggest hits was played, she spontaneously moved to the rhythm of the music. Other guests joined her on the dance floor or took photos of the spectacle

### Dancing Queen and Silvia

"Dancing Queen" by ABBA is inextricably linked to Queen Silvia of Sweden. The band performed their classic hit live for the first time on June 18, 1976, at the Swedish Royal Opera in Stockholm. The four members of ABBA were dressed in striking baroque outfits for a special occasion: a TV gala honoring King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia, who would be married the next day.

While "Dancing Queen" was not specifically written for Silvia, ABBA dedicated it to her that evening. The song's title coincidentally contained a royal reference, but it was about a girl who "came looking for a king" in a discotheque, not a palace. Described as "the dancing queen, young and sweet, only 17," the song became an anthem for youth and joy.

Released as a single two months later, "Dancing Queen" became ABBA's biggest hit. Rolling Stone magazine lists it among the greatest pop songs of all time, and in the UK, it was recently declared the “greatest dance floor filler,” ideal for filling a dance floor.

### Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus Graduates

Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus, 18, has graduated from high school in Oslo with a diploma in computer science. To commemorate the occasion, the Norwegian Court released a new photo of the young prince, who is pictured wearing a red overall.

In Norway, it is a tradition for high school seniors to celebrate their graduation by wearing red or blue, reflecting the colors of the national flag. Sverre Magnus is the son of Crown Prince Haakon, 50, and the grandson of King Harald, 87.

### Frederik X Debuts on a Postage Stamp

For the first time since ascending the throne, King Frederik X of Denmark appears on a postage stamp. The stamp, released in honor of his 56th birthday on May 26, 1968, features a photograph by Steen Evald, the official photographer of the Danish royal family for over a decade. The stamp, set against a blue background, includes Frederik's monogram and the date of his accession to the throne on January 14 of this year.

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