Sweden

First plans announced for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee

The first plans have been announced for the celebrations of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee set to take place in 2023. The Royal Court has invited people to create an emblem for the jubilee to enter into a competition to be used for the entire jubilee year for celebrations throughout Sweden. The project is aimed at students who are in graphic design. The competition…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visit reception centre for Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. While most have travelled to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Moldova, refugees are now beginning to arrive in European nations further away from the war, including Sweden. On March 22nd 2022, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visited Nynäshamn to talk to authorities and volunteers working to receive…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits Strömsholm Castle

Sweden is a small kingdom that has very many castles. For several centuries, the Swedish nobility was strong and during Sweden’s time as an empire, many castles were built throughout Sweden, especially in the southern parts of the kingdom. Crown Princess Victoria has…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria hands out prestigious awards

The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities was founded by Queen Lovisa Ulrika in 1753. The Academy’s main purpose is to promote and fund research in the humanities and social sciences as well as cultural environmental care. On March 21st 2022, Crown…
Norway

King Harald tests positive for Covid

King Harald of Norway has tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that the king, who is 85, has the virus on the morning of Tuesday March 22nd 2022. In a statement, it was stated that King Harald tested positive on March 22nd. The monarch is experiencing mild symptoms and will take sick leave for several days as well as observing all necessary isolation…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits NATO exercise

Uncertain times in Europe create the need for more military exercises. One of NATO’s largest military exercises in Norway is currently underway. It has been named Cold Respons. Crown Prince Haakon visited this exercise on March 21st 2022 and was clear in his message…
Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome Austrian President and First Lady on state visit

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are hosting a state visit from Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and First Lady Doris Schmidauer.  The President and First Lady landed at Brussels’s Zaventem International Airport in the morning of Monday, 21 March, and they received the salute of a delegation of authorities before being driven to the Royal Palace.  Once…
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