Spain

Queen Letizia promotes bringing American filmmakers to Spain

With its rich history and varied geography, Spain provides a stunning backdrop for feature films, commercials, and TV shows, and Queen Letizia attended an event on 9 May to learn more about attracting film crews to the country. The Spanish Queen took part in several roundtables held in Madrid on the topic titled “Competitive Advantages of Filming in Spain” and “Spain, Audiovisual…
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Norway

Queen Sonja is first recipient of new award in Norway

It is not every day that a completely new award arises but a rather special one, Honorary Craftsman, has been created in Norway. The first winner of this award was none other than Queen Sonja of Norway. The appointment of Honorary Craftsman is instituted to honour a person who has an excellent in his or her field, has made a significant contribution to society in general or their crafts in…
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British RoyalsEuropean Royals

A look at royal pets

Candy and Muick — Queen Elizabeth II The Queen’s love of corgis and dorgis is well-documented, but she currently owns a dorgi named Candy—who is allegedly over a decade old—and Muick, who joined the Royal Household shortly after the death of Prince Philip in 2021…
Luxembourg

Prince Charles of Luxembourg doted on by parents in second birthday photos

Prince Charles of Luxembourg celebrates his second birthday today, and the little royal is seen being doted on by his loving parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, in his birthday images. The Grand Ducal Court has released several photos to mark the occasion that were taken by Kary Barthelmey. The two-year-old smiles and plays with his parents in…
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Norway

King Harald marks Liberation Day in Oslo

After two years of pandemic restrictions, the public was finally able to participate in the celebration of the Norwegian Liberation and Veterans Day. Nevertheless, the war in Ukraine left its mark on the day that was commemorated on May 8th 2022 with both His Majesty…
NorwayPalaces & Buildings

New room in Oslo Royal Palace to be opened to the public

In the summertime, Oslo Royal Palce is opened to the public as King Harald and Queen Sonja exchange residences for the royal farm at Bygdøy right on the outskirts of the Norwegian capital. From late June until mid-August the Palace can be visited. All visitors follow a guided tour which takes guests through some of the Palace’s most important representation rooms. The visit includes a…
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