European RoyalsNorway

A future queen sits in the king's chair on the eve of her 18th birthday

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21st January 2022
On the eve of her 18th birthday, Princess Ingrid Alexandra made her first official visits to Norway’s three branches of government: the Storting (Parliament), the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s office. Princess Ingrid Alexandra first visited the Storting, where she received a tour from its president, Masud Gharahkhani, and learned about its functions. Princess Ingrid Alexandra also…
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Denmark's Golden Jubilee: the proclamation of a queen

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14th January 2022
On 15 January 1972, a 31-year-old princess became the first Queen of Denmark in modern times, proclaimed from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace as Queen Margrethe II. Standing with Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag, Margrethe took part in a five-minute ceremony stripped from the pomp and ceremony that surrounds a British coronation. She was dressed entirely in black, including a long veil and…
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Who is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark?

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14th January 2022
Today, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates 50 years on the Danish throne. Let’s take a look back at the life of Denmark’s colourful queen. Born Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid on 16 April 1940, Margrethe was the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and…
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Countess of Wessex visits Qatar to promote eye healthcare

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13th January 2022
The Countess of Wessex has been visiting Qatar this week, the first royal overseas visit of 2022, to raise awareness about eye healthcare. Sophie, Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, arrived in Qatar on Monday to view projects associated with Orbis in the Middle East. Her visit continues through to Thursday, meeting with charities and organisations in…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge's charities and patronages join the birthday party

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10th January 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge celebrated her 40th birthday on Sunday and was treated to well wishes from people all over the world, including her patronages and organisations associated with her. Let’s take a look at what they tweeted. The 1851 Trust, which works to encourage young people to pursue STEM careers through the science and technology of sailing, tweeted to Kate: “Thank you for your…
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