Sweden

Princess Madeleine's approval in Sweden at all-time low

Princess Madeleine’s approval among Swedes is at an all-time low, according to a survey conducted by Sifo for Svenskdam. The Princess, who resides in Florida with her family, has an approval rating of zero per cent. Respondents were asked which member of the Royal Family they had the most confidence in; Crown Princess Victoria has a 54 per cent approval while her younger sister received…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary opens new hospital in Herlev

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark participated on Thursday in the inauguration of the new Herlev Hospital’s Emergency Room and Woman-Child Centre. Her Royal Highness presided over the official inauguration by cutting a red rope. The inauguration was…
Norway

Norway’s Crown Prince Couple go on a paddle trip

Earlier this week, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit went on a paddle trip with four young people in the Oslo Fjord. Over the past year, outdoor life has been an important escape for many young Norwegian people. At the bay of Rolfsbukta in Bærum, outside…
The Netherlands

Queen Máxima hands out Apples of Orange prize for mental health association

On Tuesday, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands presented the ‘Apples of Orange’ prize from the Orange Foundation at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. King Willem-Alexander was also present for the ceremony. The prize winners are awarded a cash prize of €15,000 each and a bronze statuette designed by Princess Beatrix. The prize is celebrating the 19th anniversary since its inauguration…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria hands out the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

On Monday, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award to the South Korean picture book artist Baek Heena and the French author Jean-Claude Mourlevat at a digital awards ceremony. The ceremony was also attended by the Swedish Minister of Culture and Democracy, Amanda Lind. The award ceremony began with Minister Amanda Lind giving a speech before the Crown…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary shows off football skills in launching new Euro 2020 package

Crown Princess Mary is hoping to score a goal with a new football initiative in support of the Danish Men’s National team later this month at the Euro 2020 Championships. The Crown Princess, whose eponymous foundation has partnered with the broadcaster DR, the Danish Football Association (in Danish: the DBU), and the Østifterne Association, launched Fantastic Football Parties packages on…
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