In Norway, it’s long been established that the vast majority of people own the home they live in. This is part in a policy with royal roots that stretches back several hundred years. On November 17th 2021, Crown Prince Haakon was present to celebrate 75 years since the establishment of the association for Norwegian homebuilders.
Upon his arrival, Crown Prince Haakon was received by…
Receiving new ambassadors in audiences and thanking ambassadors who leave their posts is a long tradition among royalty in most nations. This week, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf has dedicated two days to this very tradition.
On November 16th 2021, the Swedish monarch…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen this week for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on November 18th 2021, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal…
Crown Princess Mette Marit and Princess Martha Louise took out a loan to by artwork of Queen Sonja
18th November 2021
Crown Princess Mette Marit and her sister-in-law Princess Martha Louise of Norway once took out a loan to buy a famous painting of Queen Sonja. The source of this special news is none other than Queen Sonja personally.
This is one of several interesting pieces of information that were published on Wednesday this week when a completely new book about Queen Sonja was published in Norway.
It…
Queen Margrethe loses valuable royal jewellery during state dinner
18th November 2021
Last week, the Danish Queen and Crown Prince paid a state visit to their neighbour in the south, Germany. The visit lasted several days and successfully strengthened the economic, cultural, and military cooperation between the two nations.
However, behind the scenes, the…
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia attend military anniversary dinner
17th November 2021
Swedish navy sailors have now been professionally organized for 250 years. This week, they had royal guests visiting to celebrate the big anniversary. On November 16th 2021, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended their jubilee dinner at the Grand Hôtel in…
The President of the Belgian Parliament, Stephanie D’Hose, has tested positive for Covid-19, just hours after she had close contact with the former Belgian King and Queen, Albert and Paola.
D’Hose has confirmed the news herself in her social media on November 16th 2021. The day before, she was in close contact with King Albert and Queen Paola as they marked King’s Day in Belgium.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has cancelled her planned visit to the Netherlands. The visit was to take place on 18 November and 19 November, but due to the high spread of infection in the Netherlands, the royal family has now announced that the Crown Princess…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has visited the Centre for Diabetes at the Academic Specialist Centre within Stockholm County’s healthcare area, to take part in the latest research and to highlight World Diabetes Day.
World Diabetes Day is a United Nations…
Crown Princess Mette Marit celebrates Oslo School of Architecture and Design's 75th anniversary
15th November 2021
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has taken part in celebrations at Oslo City Hall on the occasion of the Oslo School of Architecture and Design`s 75th anniversary.
Oslo’s Deputy Mayor Abdullah Alsabeehg hosted the event, which brought together about 400 of the school’s staff, former students and other guests. The Crown Princess was introduced to some of the guests during the reception.
