Luxembourg

New images released to mark special wedding anniversary in Luxembourg

The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has released new images to mark the tenth wedding anniversary of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie. Four photographs were released of the Hereditary Grand Ducal Couple to mark the special anniversary; they were taken by Sophie Margue. © Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue © Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits special kindergarten

Queen Maud’s College for Kindergarten Teacher Education in Trondheim provides training for those working in early years’ education. It is a private college organized as an independent foundation within the Church of Norway. The school is now celebrating its 75th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, Crown Prince Haakon visited the school that bears the name of his…
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Norway

Queen Sonja concludes her Minnesota visit with church jubilee

Queen Sonja of Norway was in the United States last week on an extended visit to the state of Minnesota. The first part of the visit was dedicated to events related to Minnesota and Norway’s military and joint cultural cooperation. Her Majesty also attended a reception at the Honorary Consulate General of Norway in Minneapolis before attending “The Stranger” concert at the…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit takes on special patronage

Each year a member of the Norwegian Royal Family becomes the patron of the state television channel NRK’s charity broadcast. Last year, it was Crown Prince Haakon. This year the patron is Crown Princess Mette-Marit. This year’s campaign goes to Doctors Without…
Norway

Queen Sonja initiates Minnesota-visit with a focus on military and culture

Queen Sonja has visited Minnesota, where over 20 per cent of the population consider themselves Norwegian-American. Minnesota is, therefore, the American state with solid connections to Norway. The Queen’s meeting was preceded by a series of political talks. Queen Sonja met, among others, Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, followed by a reception with representatives of NOREX &#8211…
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