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…
Attending ceremonies to unveil statues is
no novelty for royalty. However, King Felipe VI of Spain has just
unveiled a bust of someone very familiar. The well-known Spanish
sculptor, Víctor Ochoa, has created a bust of the king himself to
recognize the work of Felipe VI as…
The pandemic put a severe brake on most
royal activity, worldwide. Perhaps the biggest was related to
travel. For them, like many, the solution was digital travel over
the internet. Nevertheless, this was by no means the same, and did
not attract nearly the attention that a…
Shining a spotlight on disadvantaged
people has always been important for royalty. Japan’s Crown Prince
and Crown Princess have attended the 70th National Congress of the
Deaf, people with hearing disabilities and those working for
welfare services with these issues. More than 2.000 people attended
the important congress which is an annual event in Japan. This year
the congress is marking…
