King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince
Haakon have marked the beginning of the new Norwegian royal year in
a sad way. The three royals visited the people of Gjerdrum after
the catastrophic quick clay landslide that started on December 30th
2020. So far, seven people have been confirmed dead, while three
people are still missing. Another ten people are injured and still
more than 1.000 are…
King Harald has issued a statement after
a massive landslide close to the Norwegian capital, Oslo, in the
early hours of December 30th 2020. Just hours after the accident
took place, His Majesty wrote: “The night’s landslide in Gjerdrum
has made a deep impression…
Every royal family has its own
traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family uniquely celebrates
Christmas. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions
with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their
family from Denmark, Sweden and the United…
Queen Silvia of Sweden opens up about her brother’s death and her grieving process in a moving interview
14th December 2020
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has
opened up about the death of her brother in an interview with TV4.
In late October, it was announced that the Swedish Queen’s brother,
Walther Sommerlath, had died at the age of 86. Sommerlath had been
ill for a long time, and now the Queen has spoken out about the
incident, dispelling rumours that he had died of Covid.. In a TV
interview with…
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are expecting their third child
11th December 2020
Sweden will have a new prince or princess
in the spring of 2021. This was announced today by the Royal Court
in Sweden. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have the great
pleasure of announcing that they are expecting their third child.
Princess Sofia is well and the birth…
Police confirm attempted break in at Crown Princess Victoria's home
11th December 2020
The Swedish Royal Court has confirmed
that a person tried to enter Haga Palace where Crown Princess
Victoria and her family live. The news was first reported by the
Swedish newspaper “Expressen”, but later the head of communications
at the Swedish court confirmed that…
Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia has
extended his congratulations for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah to
the Ambassador of Israel to Serbia, Mr Jahel Villan; the Chief
Rabbi of Serbia, Mr Isak Asiel; the President of the Federation of
Jewish Communities, Mr Robert Sabados; and all members of the
Jewish community in Serbia. In his statement, His Royal Highness
says: “I wish all members of the…
Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, hosts Royal Evening for Diplomatic Corps
10th December 2020
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the
Romanian Crown has hosted a Royal Evening for the Diplomatic Corps
accredited to Bucharest, online. The event, on December 9th 2020,
was broadcast simultaneously on the online platforms of the
Romanian Royal Family and to the various…
Princess Ragnhild's widower criticises TV series “Atlantic Crossing” for ''false impression'' of royal history
9th December 2020
Erling Lorentzen, widower of Princess
Ragnhild of Norway, and brother-in-law of King Harald has heavily
criticised the TV series”Atlantic Crossing”. The show has
also received criticism from well-known Norwegian historians who
accuse it of falsifying history.
Princess Astrid of Norway has made a rare
public statement in support of a cause close to her heart. The
88-year-old Norwegian princess is the daughter of the late King
Olav V and the older sister of Norway’s current monarch, Harald V.
She is also a patron of the Norwegian Women’s Public Health
Association, among many others. The statement on December 7th 2020
was a greeting to this…
