Norway

How a birthday gift for King Harald caused controversy in Norway

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22nd February 2023
As King Harald marked his 86th birthday, debate was dominating the media about a gift he received when he turned 85 in 2022.King Harald received a valuable vase as a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin just before Russia went to war against Ukraine. The king accepted the gift and sent a letter of thanks after the war had already raged for several weeks in 2022.All royal gifts in…
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Sweden

Princess Madeleine decides against travelling to Sweden as King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery

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21st February 2023
Last week, it was reported that Princess Madeleine was to be at her father’s side during his heart operation. However, the Swedish media now reports that the plans changed, and that the Princess never travelled to Sweden.King Carl XVI Gustaf’s youngest child remained in the United States with the rest of her family, with no plans to travel home to Sweden to visit her father in the…
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Norway

Why we didn't see the King of Norway on his birthday

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21st February 2023
King Harald of Norway, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world, turned 86-years-old on 21 February 2023. The King, who has been on the throne for over 30 years, is known for his role as a creator of unity and a unifying force in Norway. His birthday was celebrated…
Luxembourg

New details revealed for Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg's wedding

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21st February 2023
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has released new information regarding Princess Alexandra’s April wedding to Nicolas Bagory.The schedule has been announced for the couple’s civil wedding at Luxembourg City’s Town Hall.The Grand Ducal Court said: “The public is cordially invited to welcome the couple, as well as the Grand Ducal Family, at Place Guillaume, in…
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Greece

King Constantine's tomb inscription in place on special anniversary

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19th February 2023
The final resting place of Constantine II now bears a carved tribute to the last King of Greece.The tombstone was revealed as the 40 day anniversary of the king’s passing was marked with memorial services in Athens and at Tatoi where Constantine was laid to rest in the Greek Royal Family’s burial site. The services were attended by his family.The king’s widow, Queen…
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