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…
Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg finalises divorce
16th August 2022
Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg has divorced. She is the daughter of Princess Benedikte and niece of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
The news has now been confirmed by the Danish royal court to the Danish weekly magazine…
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…
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…
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…
As Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official 18th birthday celebrations take place, a royal first is also taking place. The newly engaged couple Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett are among the guests and have made their first public appearance since announcing their…
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…
As commander-in-chief of Spain’s armed forces, King Felipe is accustomed to attending major military exercises and has recently participated in a major naval exercise in Spanish and international waters.
The Spanish monarch arrived at the naval base near the city of…
A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp.
King Harald was not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the Crown Prince conducted the…
After a break of three years, caused by the pandemic, the stage was again set for an informal football match at the home of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, Skaugum. On June 13 2022, the family held their traditional game at their home in Asker.
Crown Prince Haakon was captain of a team consisting of Norwegian celebrities. This year the team was joined by the professional football…
