Norway

Princess Martha Louise steps back from royal duties amidst controversy

The only daughter of King Harald V of Norway has given up royal duties amid ongoing controversy. Princess Martha Louise will step back immediately from representing her family. In a brief statement, the Norwegian Court said ”Princess Märtha Louise wishes to differentiate more clearly between her own activities and her relationship to the Royal House of Norway. The Princess has therefore…
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Denmark

Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark present their own awards

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary presented awards for their eponymous foundation over the weekend, celebrating Danish arts, culture and social enterprises. The Danish Crown Prince Couple, who completed a trip to Vietnam days before the prize ceremony at the Ringsted Congress Centre in Ringsted, hold the ceremony every year as an extension of their wedding celebrations to honour…
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Denmark

A busy day of political meetings for Queen Margrethe as Denmark waits for a new government

Queen Margrethe has begun the process of forming a new Government for Denmark, following recent elections. The Danish monarch met outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Amalienborg Palace for the traditional summary of electoral results and Parliamentary prospects, before the PM offered the resignation of her government, which was accepted.  However, it seems pretty clear that Ms…
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