Monaco

A timeline of Princess Charlène's absence from Monaco

In May of 2021, Princess Charlène of Monaco embarked in a trip to her native South Africa, to carry out work on conservation with her Foundation. Little did she know, but that trip would be the last she was able to undertake in a very long time. On the day she was supposed to attend a Formula1 event in Monaco, the Princely Palace released a note saying that she had to stay in South…
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FeaturesHistoryNorway

Royal Olympians: King Olav

Several different royals have competed at the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at the games. However, there are several other European royals who have taken part. King Olav V of Norway is one of those successful royal athletes. King Olav V of Norway ruled from 1957 until his death in 1991. He…
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Denmark

Prince Christian prepares to leave home for new school

Denmark’s future king, Prince Christian, will move away from home in just a few weeks. The second in line to the throne will start at a new school, a prestigious boarding college situated a good distance from Copenhagen. Prince Christian completed his school education…
Norway

King Harald congratulates Karsten Warholm on new Olympic and World records

The Norwegian athlete Karsten Warholm has received royal congratulations after setting a new world and Olympic record in the 400 metre hurdles. Karsten Warholm became the first man ever recorded to run this distance in less than 46 seconds. It’s been hailed by the Norwegian media as potentially the greatest sporting achievement in the history of the country. And King Harald has sent a…
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Spain

A look at Spain’s royal Olympians

As we are in the middle of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, we are taking a look at the royal Olympians from Spain – a country that has had no shortage of athletes with royal blood competing in the Olympic Games. Both former King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía were Olympians in sailing, as were their daughter Infanta Cristina and son King Felipe. Their son-in-law, Iñaki Urdangarín, competed in…
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