GreecePalaces & Buildings

Fire threat to Greece's Tatoi Palace recedes as winds alter course of devastating blazes

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6th August 2021
Greece has in recent weeks been ravaged by major forest fires because of a heat wave. In recent days, the flames have moved ever closer to the Greek royal palace of Tatoi. On August 4th 2021, the fire was so close that the Greek Minister of Culture, along with Prince Nikolaos of Greece, travelled to the palace to follow the situation from there. On August 5th 2021, the fire moved dangerously…
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Jordan

King Abdullah wants political reforms in Jordan

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5th August 2021
There may be political reforms in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Jordan after the King went public this week and said he supports a reform of the nation’s political system. King Abdullah of Jordan gave his support for the efforts of the Royal Committee to Modernise the…
Denmark

Prince Christian prepares to leave home for new school

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5th August 2021
Denmark’s future king, Prince Christian, will move away from home in just a few weeks. The second in line to the throne will start at a new school, a prestigious boarding college situated a good distance from Copenhagen. Prince Christian completed his school education…
Norway

King Harald congratulates Karsten Warholm on new Olympic and World records

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4th August 2021
The Norwegian athlete Karsten Warholm has received royal congratulations after setting a new world and Olympic record in the 400 metre hurdles. Karsten Warholm became the first man ever recorded to run this distance in less than 46 seconds. It’s been hailed by the Norwegian media as potentially the greatest sporting achievement in the history of the country. And King Harald has sent a…
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Norway

Princess Astrid makes surprise visit to the Norwegian Rescue Company

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28th July 2021
Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, sister of King Harald of Norway, usually spends her summer holidays at her vacation house in the small Norwegian town of Hankø. The Princess is spending time there this summer as well. However this week she interrupted her holiday for a special surprise visit. The Royal Court has published some photos of the Princess while she was visiting the Norwegian Rescue…
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Greece

Greek Royal Family returns home for holiday

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27th July 2021
The Greek Royal Family is gathered in Greece. Over the past several weeks, several members of the Greek Royal Family have shared photos on social media of their visits to Athens and several Greek islands, among other places. King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie…
Norway

Norway’s Royal Family remember those lost on 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks

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23rd July 2021
Ten years ago, on July 22, 2011, Norway was hit by its the worst terrorist attacks since World War II. The tenth anniversary was commemorated with several moving tributes attended by the Royal Family. The first commemoration was outside the Government Quarter where the bombing took place. Four wreaths were placed at the memorial to the dead, including a wreath from the Crown Prince and Crown…
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