Norway

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon resume joint agenda after the holidays

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4th September 2022
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway made a joint appearance on the Royal Palace’s balcony to greet a military parade.  But it wasn’t just any military event; it was the annual performance of the 3rd Guard Company, which consists of about 130 military personnel, who are recruited at the beginning of autumn and train during autumn and winter, to then leave for concerts, exhibitions…
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Asian RoyalsJapan

Plans underway for Imperial Family to take part in Shinzo Abe state funeral

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2nd September 2022
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family have been requested to be present for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to local media.  A source close to the Japanese Imperial Household Agency, which manages the Imperial Family’s agenda and communications, has told the Mainichi Shimbun that, once plans for the state funeral were approved, members of the Imperial…
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Asian RoyalsJapan

Princess Akiko remembers the moment she understood her calling in rare interview

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20th August 2022
Princess Akiko of Japan sat down for a rare interview with Kyodo News in which she discussed her role and the influences in her life, including her 99-year-old grandmother. The Princess didn’t waste time in highlighting the reasons that pushed her to take on so many roles related to the promotion of Japanese culture at home an abroad. She stated: “I was the only Japanese student in my year…
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European Royals

Worries and hopes mark National Day in Liechtenstein

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18th August 2022
Liechtenstein has celebrated its National Day festivities with a return of some of the most awaited events following the two-year hiatus.  The day began with a speech to the Nation by HSH Prince Alois and a speech from the President of the Parliament, Mr Albert Frick.  The Prince Regent began his address by underlining the progress made by the country in recovering from the two years of…
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