Sweden

King Carl Gustaf hands over new military banner to Karlberg Academy

The Swedish military is currently in the middle of a process of building up its forces. King Carl XVI Gustaf handed over a new flag to the Karlberg Military Academy in Stockholm on November 18th 2021 in front of cadets and staff. The school’s old banner, which was handed out in connection with the school’s 200th anniversary in 1992, could thus be taken out of use. During the…
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GreeceHistory

What happened to the Greek monarchy?

Greece is a democratic republic that carefully balances a history that dates back to the 12th century BC and a push for modernisation. But if we take a look back about 55 years, we would see a much different picture. Following the tragedy that was World War II…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Norwegian house construction

In Norway, it’s long been established that the vast majority of people own the home they live in. This is part in a policy with royal roots that stretches back several hundred years. On November 17th 2021, Crown Prince Haakon was present to celebrate 75 years since the establishment of the association for Norwegian homebuilders. Upon his arrival, Crown Prince Haakon was received by…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe attends military parade in Copenhagen

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen this week for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on November 18th 2021, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal…
Norway

Crown Princess Mette Marit and Princess Martha Louise took out a loan to by artwork of Queen Sonja

Crown Princess Mette Marit and her sister-in-law Princess Martha Louise of Norway once took out a loan to buy a famous painting of Queen Sonja. The source of this special news is none other than Queen Sonja personally. This is one of several interesting pieces of information that were published on Wednesday this week when a completely new book about Queen Sonja was published in Norway. It…
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Belgium

King Albert and Queen Paola in close contact with Covid-19 positive politician

The President of the Belgian Parliament, Stephanie D’Hose, has tested positive for Covid-19, just hours after she had close contact with the former Belgian King and Queen, Albert and Paola. D’Hose has confirmed the news herself in her social media on November 16th 2021. The day before, she was in close contact with King Albert and Queen Paola as they marked King’s Day in Belgium.
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