Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story becomes TV-series

The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway. King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to become a…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled her holiday plans abroad. The Queen has had a hectic few months undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace, which she usually resides at in the…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe's eldest grandchild to exchange Denmark for Australia

Another member of the Danish royal family is moving far away from home. Queen Margreth’s eldest grandchild, Count Nikolai, has revealed he plans to live in Australia. Prince Joachim’s eldest son currently studies at Copenhagen Business School together with his girlfriend, Benedikte Thoustrup. Now the couple have said that they are going to study abroad and are planning to move to…
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History

The king who almost drowned a week after his coronation

The coronation of a monarch is marked with ceremony and celebration and, often, time in other parts of their new realm as they introduce themselves to their people. Karl Johan became King of Norway and Sweden 205 years ago but his time amongst those he was now to rule almost…
Sweden

Carl Gustaf’s time as Crown Prince

Sweden celebrates two significant royal jubilees this year; 2023 marks 500 years since Gustav Vasa became Sweden’s King, and it is also the Golden Jubilee since of King Carl XVI Gustaf. On 29 October 1950, four-year-old Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, Duke of Jämtland, became the Crown Prince of Sweden after the death of King Gustaf V. Carl Gustaf was educated privately at the…
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Sweden

The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below: King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl…
Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja attend military parade

On a sunny summer’s day, the King and Queen of Norway brought smiles to a military parade as they took part in an annual tradition. The 3rd Royal Guards Company thrilled the public with their impressive drill demonstrations at the Palace Square in Oslo. As the crowd eagerly awaited the start of the display, King Harald stepped forward and greeted the guards with a warm smile, saying…
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