European Royals

Crisis deepens for Norway’s crown as princess’s son is arrested over alleged knife threats

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2nd February 2026
Norway’s royal family was plunged into renewed turmoil on Monday after Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on fresh criminal charges just days – and now hours – before he is due to stand trial for rape in Oslo. Police said Høiby was taken into custody on Sunday evening on suspicion of assault, making threats with a knife and breaching a…
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European Royals

Norway’s crown princess issues public apology

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2nd February 2026
Norway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, has issued a public apology after newly released US justice department documents indicated that she maintained a prolonged correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in custody in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex crimes. The papers, unsealed on Friday as part of a fresh release of material linked to Epstein’s activities…
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Denmark

King Frederik of Denmark to visit Greenland

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30th January 2026
The King of Denmark is to spend three days in Greenland in the coming weeks at the height of the international dispute begun when US President, Donald Trump, said he wanted to take over the island. King Frederik will arrive in Greenland on February 18 and stay until…
European Royals

Crown Prince Christian signs bills as the future king steps in as regent while father is in Estonia

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27th January 2026
While his parents were across the Baltic Sea on the first day of their state visit to Estonia, Crown Prince Christian served as regent from his barracks in Slagelse and signed bills. The Danish Royal Court shared photos of the future king signing bills that had recently been confirmed by the government. In his role as crown prince, Christian serves as the acting head-of-state when his father is…
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Denmark

King Frederik sees Denmark hit by tariffs over Greenland as Donald Trump increases push for US takeover

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17th January 2026
King Frederik has stood firmly by the side of Greenland, part of his realm, and he’s now seen his whole country hit with tariffs as a result. As US President, Donald Trump, continues his push to take over Greenland, he’s announced 10% tariffs on all countries which oppose that move. Denmark is obviously top of the list and the tariffs will come in on February 1 2026. Also…
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