Denmark

Flags in Denmark fly at half-mast following the death of Queen Margrethe's husband

Following the news of Prince Henrik’s death late last night, officials in Denmark have begun to mark his death. On Wednesday morning, the Danish Defence and the Danish Royal Lifeguard began to mark the sombre occasion. At 8:37 am local time, the first flags went up and then were taken down again so they stood at half-mast. The first flag ceremony took place at Holmen Naval Base in…
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Serbia

Who is Hereditary Prince Peter of Serbia?

His Royal Highness the Hereditary Prince of Serbia, Peter, was born 5 February 1980 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is the son of the pretender to the Serbian throne, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander. His mother is Princess Maria da Gloria of Orléans-Braganza. Together with his father, the Crown Prince, and his step-mother, Crown Princess Katherine he travelled to Serbia after…
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Denmark

BREAKING NEWS: Prince Henrik admitted to hospital

His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Denmark Queen Margrethe II, is admitted to the hospital. This is confirmed by the Royal Court in a press release that was sent out Sunday evening. The statement said: “His Royal Highness Prince Henrik has been admitted to the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen this evening. Since the beginning of January, the Prince has stayed in Egypt and…
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Denmark

Algeria's government surprised Queen Margrethe

Last year, Queen Margrethe of Denmark visited the African nation of Ghana. The official visit, which lasted for several days, had a special start that surprised both the Queen and the entire Danish delegation who were on their way to the former Danish colony. The visit to…
Norway

King Harald opens the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue's new centre

His Majesty King Harald V of Norway opened Monday the Norwegian “Sea Rescue Company’s” new centre at Langgrunn near the town of Horten, south of the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The centre “RS Noatun” is the company’s new school and adventure centre. His Majesty had the honour to cut the red ribbon under the supervision of Horten’s mayor, Are Karlsen, employees and volunteers…
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