Sweden

King Carl Gustaf reveals thoughts on Sweden joining NATO

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf has revealed his thoughts on his country potentially joining NATO – the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. The King was given information that Sweden plans to apply for membership in NATO on 16 May in a Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Royal Palace. Crown Princess Victoria was also in attendance. Photo: Henrik Garlöv/The Royal Court of…
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Norway

Norwegian National Day to get back to normal

Norway’s National Day is set to get back to normal after two years of restrictions due to the global health crisis. The Norwegian Royal Family will mark the day as they did before health restrictions were put in place. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will attend the Children’s Parade in Asker alongside their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince…
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European RoyalsFeaturesHistorySpain

A King that dared to hope: how Alfonso XIII's trip changed Las Hurdes forever

The year was 1922 and Spain was under the rule of King Alfonso XIII. Las Hurdes was a small territory in the Extremadura province, that, aside from the name, shared little with the territory it is today. His Majesty decided to explore the area, but was strongly advised against it by many prominent voices at the time, who had conducted studies on the area and were less than…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe's Science Prize awarded

Peter Lodahl, professor of quantum physics and quantum technology at the Niels Bohr Institute, has worked his entire life to research on in experimental quantum optics. This week he received his grandest award so far when Queen Margrethe II of Denmark awarded him with her…
The Netherlands

Flashback Friday: Princess Máxima swims the Amsterdam City Swim for ALS

On Sunday, 9 September 2012, the then Princess Máxima of the Netherlands swam the two-kilometre Amsterdam City Swim to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through the canals of the city. She finished the course in just under an hour. Dressed in a wetsuit and goggles, Máxima swam through theancient, murky canals, which have not been officially designated as safe for…
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