Images of the King of Sweden have been
set alight by protesters in several countries in the Middle East in
the wake of a series of burnings of the Koran in Sweden. Muslims
around the world have expressed their offence at the Koran
burnings. Now, photos of Carl XVI Gustaf have been set on fire in
several countries. The Swedish Royal Court has declined to comment
on the matter. Most Swedes…
Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of
her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism.
Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned
by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by
Queen Sonja. It has…
A man has been arrested near to the Royal
Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a
confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the
palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who
resists. The guards eventually…
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…
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…
While the future of Princess Ingrid
Alexandra of Norway has been known from birth, the role her younger
brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, will have in royal life has been
much debated. Now, their father, Crown Prince Haakon, has revealed
the part his youngest child will play in…
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…
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…
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has given a
major TV interview as he marks his fiftieth birthday and he’s told
NRK exactly what career he would pursue if he wasn’t royal. His
surprising revelation also reveals a special link with his
daughter, Princess…
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…
