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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit launch Easter emergency preparedness

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25th March 2021
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit opened the Red Cross’s Easter emergency preparedness drive on Thursday at Semsvannet in Asker. The Crown Prince Couple spoke with Red Cross personnel based all over Norway as they prepare for the Easter holidays. The Royal House notes that Crown Prince Haakon, who has been acting as regent for King Harald for most of the year so far, spoke…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria welcomes international figure skaters to Sweden

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25th March 2021
Crown Princess Victoria recorded a welcome message ahead of the World Figure Skating Championships, which take place from 22-28 March in Stockholm. The Crown Princess, who has recently recovered from COVID-19, welcomed the competitors, who will be competing throughout the weekend at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm. “I am so proud that our beautiful capital gets to host the World…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia opens Sweden Against Drugs conference

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24th March 2021
Queen Silvia opened the Sweden Against Drugs virtual conference on Tuesday, telling attendees that every young person “has the right to a safe upbringing without abuse” as industries across the country work to prevent youth drug abuse. The Queen appeared via video link to address the conference, which was organised by Borås Congress. Its four main goals are “health promotion and…
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The Prince of Wales remembers those lost to COVID-19: "Losses we had never foreseen, but must never forget"

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22nd March 2021
The Prince of Wales has recorded a message for The National Day of Reflection, a memorial day to mark the first anniversary of the first UK coronavirus lockdown on Wednesday. In his message, Prince Charles says, “Our country has been through a trial which has tested our resolve and our resilience in countless ways” over the past year. He continues: “We have all been inspired by the…
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