Norway

Norway’s version of “The Crown” is underway

Norwegians have, like American and British audiences, been obsessed with the Netflix series, “The Crown”. Royal history is fascinating. So now Norway is in the process making its own version of the British show – with Norwegian royal history of course. The company “Nordic film” will make the new TV series about King Haakon and his journey to be Norway’s monarch in 1905. “We are…
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The Netherlands

Soestdijk Palace to open more rooms for public view

It has been announced that for the second half of February, some more buildings at the Soestdijk Palace will be made available to the public tour. The three buildings; the stables, garages and servant’s quarters are situated on the opposite side of the Amsterdamsestraatweg to the main Palace. The servant’s quarters and stables were added in the latter half of the nineteenth century. However…
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Norway

Queen Sonja highlights Sami art in new exhibition in Queen Sonja's Art Stable

After being closed for a few weeks, Queen Sonja’s Art Stable in Oslo is now open again with a brand new exhibition. It was Her Majesty The Queen who opened the brand new exhibition on Thursday evening. The exhibition shows the art from three generations of Sami artists. It is the largest presentation of Sami art in Oslo ever. Her Majesty arrived on Thursday evening from the Royal Palace, which…
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Sweden

Stolen Swedish Crown Jewels recovered by police

The Swedish Royal Regalia which was stolen last year has been recovered by police. The Crown Jewels were found on Monday night – It is uncertain whether all or only parts of the regalia have been discovered. According to Swedish media, they were found hidden in a rubbish bin. Sources who have spoken to the Newspaper Aftonbladet, say the orb and the two crowns have been found. The source also…
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