Sweden

Swedes express concern for King Carl Gustaf during Nobel banquet

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11th December 2022
Swedes have expressed concern for their King after seeing him at the Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm. The Swedish people took to social media to express concern after King Carl XVI Gustaf gave a speech at the traditional Nobel banquet that was back to its usual splendour after a two-year hiatus due to the global health crisis. Although he looked rather healthy, the King’s voice was…
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Norway

Unexpected royal returns on Norway’s latest tax publication

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9th December 2022
The public tax figures for 2021 in Norway have been published, making last year’s income, assets and taxes for large parts of the Norwegian population made public. However, some are left off the tax lists, including the senior members of the Norwegian Royal Family. Norway is unique in that it is public how much everyone earns and has in wealth; however, that has been reduced and…
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Norway

King Harald’s eco energy plans hit a snag

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7th December 2022
King Harald of Norway has been working to get solar panels on the roof of the Royal Palace in Oslo, but the weight of history is against him. Professionals have examined the building and concluded that they would be too heavy. In 2017, planning was started for a project where solar panels would be placed on the roof of the Royal Palace in Oslo. A report was drawn up on the weight of the solar…
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Denmark

Rare royal tiara sold at auction

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7th December 2022
A total of six pieces of jewellery that have directly belonged to the Danish royal family have been auctioned. It is rare for jewellery that has directly belonged to members of the Danish royal family to be offered for sale at auction. On December 1st 2022, six pieces of…
European RoyalsFeaturesMonaco

How the Monaco royals celebrate Christmas

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6th December 2022
It’s a monarchy known for glitz and glamour, but one of the biggest and best Christmas traditions in Monaco is actually quite sweet and heartwarming. Started by Princess Grace and Prince Rainier in the 1950s, the Christmas Gifts DistributionParty takes place at the palace each year, with more than 600 children in attendance. Kids aged five through 12 join a festive party at the…
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