Serbia

Serbia's Crown Prince and Princess support for tourism

The White Palace in Belgrade was the setting for a special focus on tourism with a look at links between Serbia and Greece and aims to encourage people from both countries to choose each other as holiday destinations. Tourism is a major contributor to the economies of both countries. The Serbian Crown Princess is born Greek, so the ties between the two countries are close. The Thessaloniki…
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Sweden

Why has the King of Sweden suddenly cancelled gala events?

King Carl XVI Gustaf has put a royal tradition on hold. A string of royal evening receptions that usually take place in the spring in Sweden have been cancelled. And all because of the upcoming Golden Jubilee. Margareta Thorgren, the Swedish Royal Court’s head of information has just announced: “It all has to do with the fact that the King is celebrating 50 years on the throne this…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik participates in traditional military parade

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has taken part in the Royal Life Guards Parade in Copenhagen, attending on behalf of Queen Margrethe. The Queen of Denmark continues to recuperate after recent surgery. The parade took place, according to tradition, on the exercise ground at the Lifeguard’s Barracks in Copenhagen. During the parade, the Crown Prince bestowed the “Queen’s…
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Norway

Planning permission for a royal home causes a row

The future king of Norway has found himself dealing with planning permissions after deciding he wants to alter his royal home. Crown Prince Haakon’s plans for a replacement for a barn on his estate were described as ”unusual” and ”not good…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria acts as head of state in important meeting

Crown Princess Victoria has taken on the role of acting head of state of Sweden as her father King Carl XVI Gustaf is abroad. As interim regent, she led a meeting in the Foreign Affairs Committee at Stockholm Royal Palace. The committee is made up of the chairman and nine other members, elected by the Swedish Parliament. The committee meets when summoned by the government, and the chairman of…
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