Serbia

Prince Philip of Serbia expresses strong support for the rebuilding of royal chapel

Prince Philip of Serbia has given an interview to Montenegro newspaper Adria regarding the possibility of rebuilding of the historically important chapel of Lovcen.Prince Philip said: “There should not be a single Montenegrin or Serb who would oppose the reconstruction of the chapel on Lovcen. I am sure that the chapel on Lovcen will be restored and that Njegos’ wish will be respected.
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Norway

Norwegian Royal Guards are dismissed over illegal drug use

A total of 30 royal guards have been dismissed from their roles in Norway after admitting to using illegal drugs. The allegations were first made following a private party over the summer where the Armed Forces were tipped off about the use of illegal substances amongst conscripts in the Royal Guard.Five conscripts from His Majesty’s Guard admitted the use of drugs shortly…
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Japan

Princess Kako visits Girl Scout camp

Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino is the latest royal to join the ranks of Scout enthusiasts as she has recently visited the Girls’ Scout camp in Nagano.The Princess’s visit was to mark the 100th anniversary of the Japanese Scout movement’s…
Norway

Queen Sonja ends her holiday paddling on the Russian border

The Queen of Norway has spent this summer both cycling and paddling in Norway’s northernmost county of Finnmark. It was nevertheless the way Queen Sonja ended her holiday that received the most attention.The holiday came to its conclusion in Finnmark – with a paddle in the border river Pasvikelva. This is the river that marks the border between Norway and Russia where there are…
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Norway

Who is Queen Sonja of Norway?

Today, 4 July, is Queen Sonja of Norway’s 85th birthday. On this occasion, we look back at the Queen’s life and some of her achievements as Queen of Norway.Sonja Haraldsen was born as the youngest daughter of clothing merchant Karl August Haraldsen and his wife…
Serbia

Crown Prince Couple of Serbia open palace for summer visitors

Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia have opened their palace for visitors.Both were present at the opening of this year’s tourist season and spoke to a large number of Serbian press. They also helped to welcome the season’s very first tourists who wanted to see the Royal Palace.During the opening ceremony, Crown Prince Alexander said: “I am very…
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