Norway

Princess Märtha Louise keeps her title but is forced to change her royal role

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9th November 2022
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway officially stepped back from her royal duties on 8 November, announcing in a statement that she will no longer carry out royal duties or hold patronages following controversies arising from her engagement to Durek Verrett. In a statement shared by the Norwegian Royal House, the Norwegian Princess announced that she plans to step back from royal duties, though…
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The Princess Royal recalls royal history as she praises cadet volunteers

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8th November 2022
The Princess Royal paid tribute to royal history as she helped the Sea Cadet Corp celebrate their 80th anniversary in Northern Ireland last week. Princess Anne, who currently serves as the Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, attended the ceremony in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, on 2 November. In a speech, the royal spoke of her paternal grandfather, King George VI, and the units he met during a…
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Denmark

The monarch's role in Denmark

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1st November 2022
The monarch’s role in Denmark is one head of a constitutional monarchy. The Danish Constitution outlines Queen Margrethe’s role: she is the head of state of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence Forces. Though she cannot act independently with regard to politics, all laws are passed in her name and are only legal once she signs—and a cabinet minister countersigns the…
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Norway's Crown Prince Couple ends lease on summer home

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28th October 2022
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have ended their lease on a private summer residence in Kristiansand, the Norwegian Royal Court announced. The Crown Prince Couple have leased a residence called Dvergsøya in Kristiansand since 2009 and recently renewed the lease in 2020 for another five-year period. No reason was given for why the lease was terminated halfway…
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