Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria commemorates Nordic Day

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has participated in the Swedish Parliament’s celebration of Nordic Day. The Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) held a seminar on 23 March, and the Speaker of the Riksdag invited several people to mark the 70th anniversary of the Nordic Council. Those invited included the Nordic Council’s Swedish delegation, members of parliament and officials.
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visit reception centre for Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. While most have travelled to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Moldova, refugees are now beginning to arrive in European nations further away from the war, including Sweden. On March 22nd 2022, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visited Nynäshamn to talk to authorities and volunteers working to receive…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits Strömsholm Castle

Sweden is a small kingdom that has very many castles. For several centuries, the Swedish nobility was strong and during Sweden’s time as an empire, many castles were built throughout Sweden, especially in the southern parts of the kingdom. Crown Princess Victoria has…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria hands out prestigious awards

The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities was founded by Queen Lovisa Ulrika in 1753. The Academy’s main purpose is to promote and fund research in the humanities and social sciences as well as cultural environmental care. On March 21st 2022, Crown…
Norway

King Harald tests positive for Covid

King Harald of Norway has tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that the king, who is 85, has the virus on the morning of Tuesday March 22nd 2022. In a statement, it was stated that King Harald tested positive on March 22nd. The monarch is experiencing mild symptoms and will take sick leave for several days as well as observing all necessary isolation…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits NATO exercise

Uncertain times in Europe create the need for more military exercises. One of NATO’s largest military exercises in Norway is currently underway. It has been named Cold Respons. Crown Prince Haakon visited this exercise on March 21st 2022 and was clear in his message…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria celebrates centenary of student organization

Organized students activities have been important in the Nordic nations and are still culturally important for most universities. In Sweden, the Swedish National Union of Students works as an umbrella organisation of students’ unions at higher education facilities in Sweden. On March 19th 2022, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden spoke at their 100th anniversary. Representatives from…
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