King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have begun their three-day state Visit to Jordan. The
royal couple and the Swedish delegation landed at Amman’s Queen
Alia International Airport and, after receiving the welcome from
authorities, including the Swedish Ambassador, were escorted to Al
Husseiniya Palace, where the visit officially began with the
welcome ceremony. After the…
Queen Margrethe has visited the Danish
Jewish Museum to mark 400 years of Jewish history in Denmark. Queen
Margrethe also attended a celebratory service at Copenhagen
Synagogue. This year marks the 400th anniversary of King Christian
IV inviting the Jewish community…
The Norwegian Social Democratic Party is
facing a crisis. Since it came to power in 2021, its popularity has
waned. Last week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was not present
at Norway`s most important debate TV-programme when this was the
subject for discussion. The…
Queen Rania of Jordan and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have joined forces during the latter’s state visit to
Jordan. Queen Rania met Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf at a
meeting with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) and Swedish
furniture conglomerate IKEA at the Queen Rania Family and Child
Center in Amman. The purpose was to discuss the ongoing production
of Jordanian goods that are…
The Principality of Monaco is getting
ready to celebrate the first National Day without restrictions or
absences in years. In 2020, heath safety restrictions meant that
the public had to be limited and stay socially distant, with face
masks on at all times. In 2021…
Crown Princess Victoria has made visits
to two of Stockholm City Mission’s operations in Husby and Unga.
This is one of several visits the Crown Princess has made recently
to the Stockholm City Mission. In the suburb of Unga the Crown
Princess learn more about…
Queen Sofía of Spain had a close
encounter of the ancient kind when she presided over the meeting of
the board of the Atapuerca Foundation in her role as Honorary
President. Her Majesty arrived at the Foundation’s quarters
in Ibeas, near Burgos, and was welcomed by the General Secretary
for Research, the Mayor of Ibeas, and the Councilor for Culture,
Tourism and Sports of the Castilla y…
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe is
also forcing royals to take control of their often large
properties. The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess are hoping to
have their electricity bill cut in the near future, as they are
considering installing solar panels on their home…
Like many modern-day monarchic countries,
the role of the sovereign in Belgium is largely ceremonial today.
The King does not have political powers in that he doesn’t get to
decide which laws get discussed in Parliament nor which issues are
put at the forefront of…
Queen Letizia returns to her pre-royal duties as she and King Felipe attend Macael Awards
12th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided
over the Macael Awards, organised by the Autonomic Province of
Andalusia, to reward marble entrepreneurs and artists. Their
Majesties arrived at the Macael Multifunctional Building in
Almería, accompanied by many state and local authorities, including
the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the President of
the Andalusian Parliament and the…
