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10 royal must knows about Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is one of Europe's most beloved royal figures. Known for her warm smile, strong sense of duty, and elegant presence, she has captivated royal watchers around the world for decades. Here are ten fascinating facts about the future queen of Sweden! 1. She was born to be Queen – eventually Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée was born on 14 July 1977 at the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm. However, at the time of her birth, Sweden still practiced male-preference primogeniture, meaning her younger brother Carl Philip was originally Crown Prince. In 1980, the law was changed to absolute primogeniture, making Victoria the rightful heir to the throne. 2. A historic heir With this change, Victoria became Sweden’s first female heir apparent in modern history. When she eventually ascends the throne, she will be the country’s fourth queen regnant, following Queen Ulrika Eleonora in the 18th century. 3. An international education Victoria studied extensively abroad....

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: 10 Interesting royal facts

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is one of the most admired and charismatic royals in Europe. Born in Argentina, she has won the hearts of the Dutch people with her warmth, intelligence, and dedication to public service. Since becoming queen consort in 2013, she has played a key role in representing the Dutch monarchy both at home and abroad. (Even Rain doesn't stop Queen Máxima) Here are 10 fascinating facts about Queen Máxima: Argentine roots Queen Máxima was born Máxima Zorreguieta on May 17, 1971, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She grew up in a well-educated family and is the daughter of Jorge Zorreguieta and María del Carmen Cerruti Carricart. Education and career in finance Before marrying into royalty, Máxima had a successful career in finance. She holds a degree in economics from the Universidad Católica Argentina and worked for international banks in Buenos Aires, New York, and Brussels. Multilingual Skills Queen Máxima is fluent in several languages, including Spanish, Dutch...