King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon have
visited Akershus Fortress in Oslo to tour a new exhibition marking
30 years since King Harald became King of Norway at the Armed
Forces Museum. King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon were welcomed to
the Armed Forces Museum by Norway’s Chief of Defence, Eirik
Kristoffersen, Commander Arne Opperud at Akershus Fortress and
Museum Director Erling…
King Juan Carlos could be on his way back
to Europe according to newspapers in Portugal. The man who ruled
Spain for almost forty years has been in self imposed exile in Abu
Dhabi for over a year. For much of that time, reports have
circulated of the former…
The Crown Prince of Norway is set to
visit the United States for a major visit in the coming day. Crown
Prince Haakon’s trip, from December 5th to 9th 2021, was announced
by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in November and it’s
understood that it will…
Queen Sonja attends a lecture on the history of cross country skiing - Norway's national sport
29th November 2021
Cross-country skiing is Norway’s national
sport. Indeed, it is a well-used saying that most Norwegians are
born with skis on their feet. Last Thursday, Her Majesty Queen
Sonja was present at a history of skiing evening at the Ski Museum
in Oslo. Author Thor Gotaas delivered a lecture on the brothers
Marius and Stein Eriksen and their significance in Norwegian skiing
and alpine…
Man tries to prevent Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel from leaving Church after blocking the exit
29th November 2021
In recent months, the Swedish royal
family has travelled across Sweden to see how the country is
handling the still-ongoing public health crisis and the challenges
that are still faced. Last week, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince
Daniel visited Skåne, the Duchy of their…
Most royal watchers will be familiar with
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden and their three
children. But Siri, the family’s small border terrier, might be a
less familiar member of the family. There was mild family drama
last week when the family’s…
Crown Prince and Princess of Norway share message of hope after tragedy
26th November 2021
In 2011, 77 people were killed in the
deadliest terrorist attack on Norwegian soil since the second world
war. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit marked the
tenth anniversary earlier this year in poignant ceremonies. Now,
they have overseen a special event at the Skaugum Estate with the
theme “Life after July 22.” The 40 invited guests were affected in
various ways…
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon celebrate the centenary of the Norwegian Synagogue
26th November 2021
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of
Norway have marked the 100th anniversary of the Synagogue in Oslo.
They joined celebrations on November 25th 2021. The King and Crown
Prince were received by Oslo’s mayor, Marianne Borgen, chairman
Ronan Bahar, rabbi Joav…
The links between British and Romanian royals at heart of latest visit
26th November 2021
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the
Romanian Crown is this week on a four-day long visit to the United
Kingdos with her husband Prince Radu of Romania. It’s the latest in
a long line of visits between the two families. The first visit of
the Royal Family of…
A poignant tribute from the Custodian of the Romanian Crown as she marks centenary of her beloved father's birth
26th November 2021
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the
Romanian Crown is this week on a four-day long visit to the United
Kingdoms with her husband Prince Radu of Romania. The two Romanian
royals have, among other things, participated in a private lunch
with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle. On the second day of their
visit to England, the couple took part in a poignant event. They
unveiled a bronze bust of…
