Sweden

Princess Madeleine makes rare appearance as she speaks with Swedish women living abroad in Fort Lauderdale

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3rd May 2022
Princess Madeleine of Sweden spoke at the SWEA Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, her place of residence since 2018.  On Friday, 29 April, the Swedish Princess sat down with Maria Thorsson, the mobile pastor of the Church of Sweden for North America, to talk about the possible responses to people’s challenges during times of crisis and war.  Maria Thorsson currently resides in…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon christens the world's first electric and self-propelled ship

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2nd May 2022
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway toured a ship building factory and christened a new ship, the Yara Birkeland, during a visit to Porsgrunn.  Accompanying the Crown Prince was the Mayor of the city and a State Minister, as well as local factory officials.  Yara Birkeland is the world’s first electric and self-propelled ship – a pioneering design that will replace up-to 40,000 trucks…
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Jordan

Jordanian princess gets FAO Goodwill Ambassadorship

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30th April 2022
Princess Basma Bint Ali of Jordan was named FAO Goodwill Ambassador for her role in the fight for conservation of her country’s native flora.  During a virtual ceremony for the awarding of this prestigious position, the Princess remarked how important the steps Jordan has taken are. “We are concerned with maximising achievements in the agricultural sector and the environment […]…
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BelgiumEuropean Royals

King Philippe visits Sciensano

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27th April 2022
King Philippe of the Belgians visited Sciensano, an institute that works in research development for national health and science under the principle of “One Health.” During the visit, His Majesty was accompanied by Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. The King had already visited another of the five quarters the institution has at the beginning of the global shutdown.  But aside…
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