King Harald of Norway has been discharged
from hospital after a week of treatment for an infection. The Royal
Court made a short announcement on May 15th 2023. It stated that
”His Majesty The King has now been discharged…The King remains on
sick leave.” King Harald’s next scheduled engagement is on May 17th
2023. However, the statement said that a decision on whether…
Princess Ariane of the Netherlands is set
to finish high school in Italy. Princess Ariane, the third and
youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, will
attend the United World College Adriatic in Italy for the final two
years of high school. At the end…
2023 is set to be one of the most
important celebration years when it comes to European monarchies:
the coronation of King Charles III in the UK, the Golden Jubilee
for King Carl XVI Gustaf in Sweden, and the tenth-anniversary
celebrations for the reigns of King…
Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit
13th May 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway perfectly
stepped in his father’s shoes to host a State Visit from the
Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, who arrived in Oslo
accompanied by his daughter Laura. The Italian President,
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the rest of the delegation
landed on Wednesday, 10 May, and were welcomed, among others, by
the Italian Ambassador to Norway and…
On the eighth episode of the podcast
“Through the Eyes of the King,” King Willem-Alexander of the
Netherlands discussed what he believes has been the biggest
judgement error in his years on the throne. His Majesty
talked at length about his decision to travel abroad…
It was announced on 8 May that King
Harald of Norway was hospitalised with an infection. The Royal
Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was
still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick
leave for the rest of the week. As…
Queen Silvia takes part in conference for young people with dementia - and shares her personal experience
11th May 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden took part in a
conference of Nordic countries centred around dementia. Her
Majesty took part in the last of two days of the conference, which
spanned between 8 and 9 May in Stockholm. The Queen listened
to a summary discussion on the topics that the conference touched
upon over the two days, before offering a speech, in which she
said, in part: “There are many of…
Queen Letizia has travelled to Zagreb,
Croatia, to take part in the Congress on Prevention of Childhood
Obesity, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the
Government of Croatia. Her Majesty arrived in the capital
Zagreb with an afternoon flight from…
The heir to the throne of Norway will
take a leading part in the State Visit to his country by the
President of Italy. Crown Prince Haakon has had to step in after
his father, King Harald, was admitted to hospital with an infection
which will see him remain an inpatient…
Several new images have been released for
Prince Charles of Luxembourg’s third birthday by the Grand Ducal
Court of Luxembourg. The future monarch is seen in the images with
his parents, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand
Duchess Stephanie, as well as his newborn baby brother, Prince
Francois, who was born on 27 March. © Maison du Grand-Duc / Kary
Barthelmey ©…
