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 –…
Laws on the succession to the Luxembourgish throne are set out in the constitution of Luxembourg.
According to the constitution, the throne is passed down through the House of Nassau via the Nassau Family Pact in 1783, Treaty of Vienna in 1815 and Treaty of London in…
Prince Gabriel of Belgium made his first public speech during the ceremony for the opening of the new academic year at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels.
After the moment in which he received his blue bonnet, indicating that he had concluded the mandatory…
The Dutch King & Queen deliver concerning and emotional statement about their daughter Princess Amalia
13th October 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands have delivered an emotional statement on camera regarding their eldest daughter, Princess Amalia.
Their Majesties revealed that the 18-year-old Princess no longer lives in a student housing in Amsterdam because of threats made against her.
The heir to the Dutch throne is studying at university, but now only leaves the house to…
King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister
13th October 2022
On 12 October, Spain celebrated its National Day.
Tradition mandates a military parade in the city centre of the capital Madrid, an event that normally catches the public’s attention for the tribute to the fallen or the smiles provoked by the regiments’…
King Carl XVI Gustaf attended a sermon where Skaraborg’s Regiment received a new banner.
The Swedish king is Swedish Defence’s primary representative. During this ceremony, King Carl Gustaf spoke freely and expressed his concern for Europe’s…
Princess Estelle takes lead role as King and Queen of Netherlands arrive for State Visit
12th October 2022
Princess Estelle took the lead role as King Willem-Alexander, her godfather, and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arrived in Sweden on a State Visit.
The Dutch King and Queen arrived in Sweden at Arlanda Airport and were welcomed by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. They then greeted King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia at the Royal Stables before taking a carriage ride through the…
The King and Queen of Norway have hosted the President of Finland at the Royal Palace.
After several political meetings, President Sauli Niinistö of Finland attended a friendship lunch at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon…
It has been announced that Rotterdam will be the city that will host members of the Dutch Royal Family for the 2023 celebrations of King’s Day.Â
The Royal House of the Netherlands announced on Monday, 10 October, that the celebrations would be held in the city home to…
Europe is in the midst of an energy crisis and Europe’s royalty must also contribute to lower their use of energy. In Denmark, the government has now come up with a new set of rules that also affect the Danish Royal Family. And one of them will see Queen Margrethe having to turn off the lights in her palaces.
Most of the Danish castles and properties are not owned by the Royal House.
