It is not every day that secret meetings from royal calendars are made public, but Denmark has made an exeption.
Crown Prince Frederik has just been involved a major briefing on important relief work. The meeting with representatives from the Danish Red Cross was not listed on the royal family’s official calendar of events. As a result, the Crown Prince was able to secretly travel to…
How a birthday gift for King Harald caused controversy in Norway
22nd February 2023
As King Harald marked his 86th birthday, debate was dominating the media about a gift he received when he turned 85 in 2022.
King Harald received a valuable vase as a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin just before Russia went to war against Ukraine. The king…
Crown Princess Mary attends presentation of EliteForsk Awards for research
22nd February 2023
Crown Princess Mary helped present Denmark’s most prestigious research prizes earlier this week.
The EliteForsk Awards, founded and presented annually by the Ministry of Education and Research, presents five prizes to the country’s top researchers and research…
King Harald of Norway marked his birthday this week on 21 February.
To celebrate the occasion, the King was gifted a very special present from all the workers at the Royal Court.
In March 2022, while touring the exhibit “The King’s Cars,” King Harald inquired about the current whereabouts of his first motorcycle. For his 16th birthday in 1953, then Prince Harald was gifted…
Princess Madeleine decides against travelling to Sweden as King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery
21st February 2023
Last week, it was reported that Princess Madeleine was to be at her father’s side during his heart operation. However, the Swedish media now reports that the plans changed, and that the Princess never travelled to Sweden.
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s youngest child…
King Harald of Norway, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world, turned 86-years-old on 21 February 2023. The King, who has been on the throne for over 30 years, is known for his role as a creator of unity and a unifying force in Norway. His birthday was celebrated…
King Carl XVI Gustaf is “grateful for Swedish healthcare” after his successful heart operation.
The Head of the Information Department at the Royal Court, Margareta Thorgren, told Svenskdam that they would not reveal the full details of his procedure while he is in the hospital.
She said: “The King is doing well and feels grateful for Swedish healthcare. He remains in…
New details revealed for Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg's wedding
21st February 2023
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has released new information regarding Princess Alexandra’s April wedding to Nicolas Bagory.
The schedule has been announced for the couple’s civil wedding at Luxembourg City’s Town Hall.
The Grand Ducal Court…
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 85, has undergone surgery for a broken wrist.
The Princess broke her wrist skiing on Friday, 17 February, and she has returned to the Netherlands from Lech, Austria, where she was holidaying.
The Government Information Service…
Swedish royals issue health update after King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery
20th February 2023
The Swedish Royal Household has confirmed that the planned heart surgery for King Carl XVI Gustaf has gone successfully
The King was operated on during the morning of February 20th 2023.
In a brief update, the Swedish court said that King Carl Gustaf underwent ”surgical procedure with catheter technology in the heart area.”
The operation went according to plan and the King is…
