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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Norway

Princess Märtha Louise keeps her title but is forced to change her royal role

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway officially stepped back from her royal duties on 8 November, announcing in a statement that she will no longer carry out royal duties or hold patronages following controversies arising from her engagement to Durek Verrett. In a statement shared by the Norwegian Royal House, the Norwegian Princess announced that she plans to step back from royal duties, though…
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Norway

The monarch's role in Norway

Each monarchy holds a different position within its country; not all monarchs have the same responsibilities, duties, and roles. King Harald V of Norway ascended the throne upon his father’s death in 1991. As King of Norway, Harald fulfills several different functions…
Norway

No royal title for Durek Verrett on his marriage to Princess Martha Louise

King Harald of Norway has confirmed that his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, won’t receive a royal title when he marries Princess Martha Louise. In a statement, the Royal Court said that like men who had previously married princesses, Durek Verrett will become part of the royal family but won’t officially represent it or ever hold a title. The court said ”Like Erling…
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BelgiumEuropean Royals

Belgian princess supports climate activists attacking art

A Belgian princess has thrown her support behind oil protestors who throw materials on paintings in the name of activism, calling it “civil disobedience” in a new interview. Princess Esméralda, the half-aunt of King Philippe, spoke about last month’s Just No Oil protests that saw a Van Gogh painting smeared with soup and a wax figure of King Charles covered in chocolate cake. On the…
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