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How the Scandinavian royals are related

The Scandinavian royals are not only excellent friends, but they are also relatively closely related to each other. During the Viking Age, the royals in these three kingdoms were bitter enemies; however, during the Middle Ages all nations were united under one kingdom under the Kalmar Union and had a common royal family under, among others, Queen Margrethe I. Today, all the Scandinavian nations…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte unveils new painting of herself

A new portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark was unveiled at the National History Museum at Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. It was the princess herself who unveiled the new portrait. The princess is the sister of Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Queen…
Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik attends leadership conference

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark participated in the conference “Research meets practice – Public leadership succeeds” in Copenhagen. Earlier this month, the same conference was held in Aarhus, and the Crown Prince also attended this event. Upon arrival, the Crown Prince was received by professor and centre manager for “Crown Prince Frederik’s Centre…
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Denmark

Denmark's royals hold high profile diplomatic meeting

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, accompanied by her son, Crown Prince Frederik, have received the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at Amalienborg Palace in audience. He was visiting Denmark and was received in an audience with the royals together with the Danish Minister of…
Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik receives first Covid vaccine

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has received his first dose of the vaccine against the coronavirus. This news was announced by the Royal Court on Facebook and Instagram with a picture of the Crown Prince as he received the vaccine. Along with the picture, a short statement from His Royal Highness was also published. The Danish Crown Prince wrote: “Today I got my first vaccine. Thank you…
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Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja share children's drawings to mark Norway's national day

When Norway celebrated its National Day last year on 17 May, King Harald and Queen Sonja received more than 4.000 drawings from children in Oslo. As Norway marks its special day in 2021, at the request of the King and Queen, a selection of the drawings that the royals received in 2020 has now been exhibited. They will be on show in Castle Park outside the Royal Palace for the next few…
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