Romania

The latest stage of King Michael of Romania's private archive completed

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22nd February 2022
A new part of Romania’s royal history is now preserved for the future. The Romanian royal court has confirmed that, at Elisabeta Palace, the sorting and packing of the archive of King Michael’s exile has been completed. The documents will be archived at Savarșin Castle. The resource also contains documents related to the activity of the Royal Family after 1989. At Elisabeta…
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Royal Relations: How Elizabeth II is linked to Harald V of Norway

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21st February 2022
As King Harald marks his 85th birthday, Royal Central looks at the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and the King of Norway. There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful…
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Norway

Who is King Harald?

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21st February 2022
King Harald is the first King of Norway born on Norwegian soil in 567 years. He was born at Skaugum estate on 21 February 1937 and is the son of King Olav of Norway and his wife Martha, who was Crown Princess of Norway and Princess of Sweden. King Harald grew up at the…
Sweden

Prince Daniel focuses on young entrepreneurship

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19th February 2022
Prince Daniel of Sweden has worked to promote Swedish business and opportunities for young people for many years. On Thursday, His Royal Highness participated in a digital meeting with employees at the Young Entrepreneurship organization. Young Entrepreneurship educates high school students in entrepreneurship by giving them the opportunity to start and run companies as part of their education.
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The Netherlands

Ten years on from the Dutch royal skiing tragedy

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17th February 2022
While many of Europe’s royal families are celebrating many happy anniversaries this year, the same is not the case for the Dutch Royal Family. On 17 February, it will be ten years since the Dutch Royal Family was struck by a sudden and tragic accident. Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau was the son of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands and thus the younger brother of the current…
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