Norway

King Harald holds audiences while Norway changes political leadership

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13th October 2021
In September, the Kingdom of Norway held an ordinary parliamentary election that changed the political situation. The conservative government that has led the kingdom for eight years lost its majority, and the Centre Party and the Labour Party became larger than the conservative and liberal wings. This week, King Harald held the official opening of the parliament (Storting) and declared that…
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Spain

Leonor misses National Day celebration for the first time since becoming Princess of Asturias

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13th October 2021
Every year on October 12, Spain celebrates their National Day – an event which composes of a military parade and a reception at the Royal Palace.  This year, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía made the journey to Lima Square in Madrid to watch the military parade.  For the first time since 2014, when Felipe became King, the heir to the throne was not present. Princess…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip visits Gotland

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13th October 2021
The Swedish royals have been travelling around Sweden to learn more about how the nation has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Thursday, Prince Carl Philip visited Gotland County to draw attention to efforts in connection with the global health emergency. The Prince’s visit took place in Visby with Governor Anders Flanking as host. Prince Carl Philip began the visit in the…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe undertakes Greenland tour

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12th October 2021
Queen Margrethe of Denmark is currently undergoing her latest tour of Greenland, which began on 8 October and will end on the 12th. The visit is taking place upon the invitation of the Chairman of the Naalakkersuisut Múte B. Egede and will take Her Majesty to Ilulissat, Nuuk, Pituffik and Station Nord. This visit comes on the 100th anniversary of the first Danish royal visit to Greenland, when…
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