Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits centre supporting asylum seekers

Crown Princess Victoria has made visits to two of Stockholm City Mission’s operations in Husby and Unga. This is one of several visits the Crown Princess has made recently to the Stockholm City Mission. In the suburb of Unga the Crown Princess learn more about activities that aim to provide meaningful free time for children, families with children and young adults up to 21 years of…
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Norway

Energy crisis leads to royal request for solar power

The ongoing energy crisis in Europe is also forcing royals to take control of their often large properties. The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess are hoping to have their electricity bill cut in the near future, as they are considering installing solar panels on their home…
Belgium

The monarch's role in Belgium

Like many modern-day monarchic countries, the role of the sovereign in Belgium is largely ceremonial today. The King does not have political powers in that he doesn’t get to decide which laws get discussed in Parliament nor which issues are put at the forefront of the country’s political agenda. However, this does not mean that his activity is completely detached from the…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway opens scouting conference

Crown Princess Mette-Marit officially opened this year’s Scouting Assembly on Friday in Lillestrøm, honouring young scouts and awarding them for their leadership abilities. At the opening ceremony, the Crown Princess, who is royal patron of the Norwegian Scout Association, presented the Flame Awards to five young leaders: Trond Anders Nordby from the Hønefoss troop; Marthe Elisabeth Bang…
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Denmark

REVEALED: Host cities for Denmark's Royal Run 2023

Crown Prince Frederik announced next year’s host cities for the Royal Run in a sporty video shared on the Danish Royal Court’s social media this week. Next year’s Royal Run, which takes place on 29 May, will take place in the towns of Herning, Aabenraa, Nyborg…
Sweden

King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine visit the Queen's childhood home for important charity

King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine of Sweden have been in the Queen’s home country of Brazil with the World Childhood Foundation. The King, Queen and their youngest child have been in Bahia and Sao Paulo from 8 to 10 November. When in Bahia, Their Majesties visited the Complexo de Escuta Protegida, which was opened thanks to Childhood. The new centre provides…
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