Norway

Record high support for the Norwegian monarchy

Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of loyalty to the King. However, the proposal fell through with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. As a…
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Norway

Queen Sonja to exhibit own art collection

This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at Queen Sonja’s art stable. Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be open until November and…
Denmark

Prince marries girlfriend after long legal battle

A 19-year battle has been brought to a happy end for one of Europe’s royal families. Last weekend, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte, along with a number of other guests and family members, took part in…
Serbia

Crown Princess Katherine: “We come to give, not to take”

Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia has spoken of her passion for humanitarian work in a newly published interview with the Serbian newspaper “Politika”. She also touches on why it is so important to her to put her efforts towards strengthening the Serbian health system. Her Royal Highness says: “When the conflict in former Yugoslavia began, I felt the desire and will of the Serbian…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Juan Carlos cancels second trip to Spain

Fresh troubles are on the horizon in Spain, as rumours arise that King Juan Carlos was prevented from visiting the country again. The former Monarch was supposed to return to Sanxenxo, where he also stayed during his visit in May, for the second leg of a sailing competition, which will take place on the 10th of June, and for the world Championships, which will be from the 14th to the…
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Sweden

Traditional National Day photos released of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar

Following the tradition started many years ago, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have released new photos of their children to mark National Day in Sweden. Two new images of the Crown Princess Family were released in their traditional Swedish dress on 6 June. Linda Broström took the photos at the Royal Palace. One photo shows Princess Estelle, 10, and Prince Oscar, 6, with their…
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