Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway tests positive for COVID

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra has tested positive for COVID-19. Ingrid Alexandra, 17, is isolating at her family’s home – the Skaugum Estate. Her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus were also tested, but as of now, they do not have the virus. As a result of their exposure to the virus, the Crown Prince…
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Bhutan

King of Bhutan attends parade for recruits of army

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar, attended the Attestation Parade of the 77th group of recruits to the Royal Bhutan Army at the Military Training Centre on Thursday. He was accompanied by his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema, and their eldest child, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel, in…
Japan

Emperor Naruhito expresses "deep remorse" for Japan's actions in World War Two

Emperor Naruhito of Japan has expressed “deep remorse” over the actions of the Japanese during World War Two. The Emperor made the remarks on the 76th anniversary of the Japanese surrender at an annual memorial service. His Imperial Majesty said: “Looking back on the long period of post-war peace, reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse, I…
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King Charles III

Prince of Wales donates to Hellenic Red Cross to help victims of Greek fire

The Prince of Wales has donated to the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) to help the victims of the wildfire that has ravaged Greece. The Prince is the patron of the British Red Cross and donation directly to help with the humanitarian efforts in Greece – his father’s birthplace. About the donation, Antonios Avgerinos, the President of the Hellenic Red Cross, said: “We are…
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Belgium

Belgian royal yacht for sale

A royal yacht belonging to Belgium’s former monarch, King Albert II and his wife, Queen Paola, is on the market. The couple has put the boat on sale for two million euros, according to Belgian media. The Alpa IV has belonged to Albert and Paola for over 12 years. It…
Sweden

Prince Julian christened at Drottningholm Palace

Sweden’s Prince Julian has been christened in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace this afternoon. Bishop Johan Dalman and the Royal Court’s pastor, Michael Bjerkhagen, conducted the service. Attendees began arriving for the noon service at 11 am, and…
Sweden

The royal christening traditions that Prince Julian will share

As Prince Julian is christened this afternoon in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace, what Swedish royal traditions will he follow and share with his family? There are several traditions that will continue today as Prince Julian is baptised. Let’s take a look at the Swedish royal christening traditions. The christening gown Prince Julian will be dressed in Gustaf Adolf’s…
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