Norway

King Harald of Norway extends sick leave

King Harald of Norway has extended his sick leave after contracting COVID-19 last week. The King of Norway was scheduled to return to royal duties on Thursday, 21 March; however, this did not occur. The head of communications at the Norwegian Royal Court informed the Norwegian press that the King was still on sick leave. No further comments have been made. King Harald was set to receive…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette Marit meets Ukrainian refugees in her own home municipality

Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway has met Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in her home municipality of Asker to welcome them and to find out more about how the area is working to facilitate the reception of many Ukrainian refugees in the future. In Asker, on March 25th 2022, the Crown Princess and Mayor Lene Conradi met two siblings who have been directly affected by the war – an…
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Denmark

Princess Isabella to change school this autumn

Princess Isabella has been a student at the school of Tranegårdskolen in Gentofte since first grade. However, when the new school year begins this autumn, Princess Isabella is to continue her schooling at Herlufsholm in Næstved, where her older brother, Prince Christian…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe welcomed to Fredensborg Castle with traditional torch parade

Several times a year, the Danish queen changes official residence, according to old tradition. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe was welcomed home to Fredensborg Castle by the area’s residents. Also present at the ceremony were the Queen`s two sisters,Queen Anne-Marie of Greece and Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. Since 1988, the…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia awarded scholarships for cause close to her heart

Queen Silvia has awarded scholarships for a cause close to her heart – dementia. Queen Silvia of Sweden handed out scholarships from King Gustaf V’s and Queen Victoria’s Masonic Foundation for research for the elderly on 24 March. During the ceremony, Queen Silvia awarded scholarships to 19 researchers in geriatrics, and the award money will go toward further research in this…
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