Princess Astrid of Norway’s beloved dog
has died, just days after her own death. The Norwegian royal court
confirmed that Wilma, who was 12, had passed away. The news came on
the day after Princess Astrid was laid to rest in a moving ceremony
at Ris Church in Oslo. Wilma was often seen with Astrid. The
princess, who was 94 when she died, loved to take her pet with her
on public…
Princess Astrid to be reunited with the husband she fought to marry as she is laid to rest
24th September 2026
Princess Astrid of Norway is to be laid
to rest beside her husband, Johan Martin Ferner, more than a decade
after his death and following a lifetime in which their marriage
helped challenge long-standing expectations surrounding royal
weddings. The Norwegian royal family…
Queen Maxima reigns as the King of the Netherlands opens parliament
15th September 2026
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands reigned
supreme on a major day for her royal family. The King of the
Netherlands headed to parliament for the his official speech at the
opening session of a new parliament on what is known as Prince’s
Day. But this year, it was all…
The funeral of Princess Astrid of Norway
will take place on September 23 in Oslo. The princess died on
September 11 at the age of 94, just two days after the funeral of
her beloved younger brother, King Harald. Astrid’s funeral will
take place as Ris Church in the Norwegian capital with King Haakon
VIII, her nephew, expected to lead mourners. His mother, Queen
Sonja, was a close friend…
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia are spectators at Spain's Formula One Grand Prix in year of big change
14th September 2026
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia of
Spain were on hand to see a change at one of the country’s biggest
sporting events. For the first time ever, the Spanish Grand Prix
was held at Madring, a brand new circuit in the country’s capital.
The Formula One Grand…
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the
age of 94, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced. Days after the
funeral of her younger brother, King Harald, Princess Astrid passed
away on 11 September. The Norwegian Royal Court issued a statement
on behalf of her family and…
Crown Princess Victoria reads a prayer for her beloved godfather at his funeral
9th September 2026
Crown Princess Victoria read a prayer, in
Swedish, at the funeral of her beloved godfather, King Harald. The
Prayer of Saint Francis is one that prays for peace, and is
associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, who lived between 1182 and
1226, though not found in any of his writings or texts. It reads,
in part, “make me an instrument of your peace; where there is
hatred, let me sow love…
Norway’s Royal Family to step back from public life until October
2nd September 2026
Norway’s Royal Family will remain in
official mourning for more than a month following the death of King
Harald V, with the Court confirming that almost all official
engagements will be cancelled during the period. The Royal House
announced on September 2 that court…
King Frederik and Queen Mary postpone state vist to Belgium for King Harald's funeral
30th August 2026
King Frederik and Queen Mary have
postponed their state visit to Belgium, which had been due to take
place 8-10 September, in order to attend the funeral service of
King Harald. Shortly after the Norwegian Royal Court announced that
King Harald’s funeral will take place…
King Haakon leads the Norwegian Royal Family at church service for King Harald
30th August 2026
King Haakon led the Norwegian Royal
Family at a special church service in honour of the late King
Harald, who passed away at age 89 on Friday morning. Accompanied by
his daughter and heir, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra; his son,
Prince Sverre Magnus, and his mother, Queen Sonja, King Haakon
joined officials at Asker Church for the service. The Norwegian
Royal Court shared that church…
