State & CeremonialSweden

The Regalia of Sweden: a hidden treasure that tells a story

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1st September 2023
Like many other monarchies, Sweden also has a patrimony of crown jewels, each with its own history and precious metals and stones.  Since 1907, however, the regalia has not been worn by members of the family but rather put on display during important moments like coronations, christenings and weddings.  The monarch’s regalia mainly consist of the set of crown jewels made for King Eric…
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European Royals

Summer shows young royals that every move can bring a controversy not of their making

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30th August 2023
Summer and the royal news agenda is easy, mostly because very little happens. Holidays beckon, diaries thin out and the constant spotlight seems to dim. Or does it? This summer has shown several young royals that scrutiny is never more than a moment away, even if they are doing nothing more than going about their daily business. In the last weeks, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, 19…
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Norway

The royal wedding that tore up the rule book for one of Europe's monarchies

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29th August 2023
On 29 August 1968, Norway’s Crown Prince Harald wed the love of his life, Sonja Haraldsen, at long last. The pair had gained the approval of King Olav to wed after Harald vowed to never marry at all if he could not marry Sonja – a commoner. The wedding took place in Oslo Cathedral with 850 people in attendance, including royals from across the world. Ilmi Riddervold served as Sonja’s…
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Denmark

Prince Christian becomes a godfather for the first time

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27th August 2023
Prince Christian has been named godfather to the infant Prince Gustav Albrecht of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, who was christened over the weekend. Prince Gustav is the child of Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of Sayn-Wittengstein-Berleburg, and was born via surrogacy…
Norway

Moving speeches at a birthday celebration for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway

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26th August 2023
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosted a joint 50th birthday party, welcoming people from all over Norway to a ‘Bakgårdsfest’ at the Royal Palace in Olso. Queen Sonja welcomed the guests with a speech, telling the crowd that for their 50th birthdays, the Crown Prince Couple had wanted to “use their anniversary year to travel around Norway and visit places, people and…
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