Denmark

Queen Margrethe oversees royal military tradition

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on November 16, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments from the Royal Lifeguard. Queen Margrethe was in good spirits, wearing an elegant outfit with a hat. Representatives of the Danish Defence, some generals and…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe marks 400 year anniversary for Denmark's Jewish community

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 to formally settle in Denmark. Before the celebratory service in the synagogue, the Queen had the opportunity to visit the…
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Monaco

Monaco gets ready to celebrate its first "normal" National Day in three years

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, the festivities were tinged with worries about Princess Charlene’s health; she had just returned to Monaco after being…
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Norway

Energy crisis leads to royal request for solar power

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 the Skaugum Estate. The castle manager, in an e-mail to Asker municipality, asked if an application is required to…
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