Norway

Future king and queen take centre stage at important diplomatic event

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6th September 2024
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway have stepped in to host an important annual event on the Norwegian royal calendar. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess hosted a formal reception for diplomats on Thursday, an annual tradition for the Norwegian Royal Family. The reception is held for diplomats who have embassies in Norway. The location can vary, as it is…
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Features

A dancing queen and a striking royal jewel

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6th September 2024
The Queen chose an elegantly appropriate accessory for her first visit to the English National Ballet since becoming its patron. Queen Camilla wore a striking brooch – in the shape of a ballerina. Queen Camilla chose a golden ballerina decked in jewels as her…
Denmark

A final royal event for Denmark's future king before months away from home

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5th September 2024
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark made the most of his time in Paris for the 2024 Summer Paralympics, his final royal engagement before a four month stay in east Africa focused on conservation work. The Danish Crown Prince headed to Paris to support and watch Danish Paralympians as they compete for the nation.  Crown Prince Christian had a busy schedule and took in several events. He began…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon cheers on Norwegian athletes at Paralympics

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5th September 2024
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has returned to Paris, this time to support his country’s Paralympians as they compete.  The Norwegian Royal Family has shared on social media that Crown Prince Haakon was in Paris again to see some of the Paralympic competitions. He began his day by visiting the Paralympic Village and meeting with competitors to discuss their experiences at the…
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British Royals

Crathie Kirk, the royal chapel of choice

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3rd September 2024
Crathie Kirk is the chapel of choice when the Royal Family is staying at Balmoral and visitors can see different royals on their way to Sunday service most weeks during the holiday. When did this small church become a royal favourite?  Queen Victoria began attending church at Crathie Kirk in 1848 when she and Prince Albert began spending time on the Balmoral Estate. The church that Queen…
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