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 on me and my family. My thoughts are with everyone who is affected, injured, has lost their home and who now lives in fear…
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…
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 is expected at the turn of the month March-April 2021.
The statement reads as follows: “We are happy and look…
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 sends message to Serbian Jews on occasion of Hanukkah
11th December 2020
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…
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 diplomatic missions and embassies in Bucharest. The event is usually attended every year by several hundred guests in a grand…
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…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit make surprise visit to disadvantaged Oslo citizens
7th December 2020
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway, accompanied by Bishop Kari Veiteberg and Mayor Marianne Borgen, have visited the street environment in Oslo. Many of those who are drug-addicted are struggling extra hard now that so much is closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
At the café, “=Kafe”, people struggling with drug addiction or living on the streets get the…
