Denmark

Prince Joachim and family to leave Paris next year, but will they return to Denmark?

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12th November 2022
Prince Joachim announced that his family would leave France at the end of his term as military attaché at the Royal Danish Embassy in Paris—though he revealed his family might not return to Denmark. In an exclusive interview with Danish tabloid Billed Bladet, Prince Joachim said that his term ends next summer, and the family will leave France at that time. Prince Joachim told Billed…
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Denmark

REVEALED: Host cities for Denmark's Royal Run 2023

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12th November 2022
Crown Prince Frederik announced next year’s host cities for the Royal Run in a sporty video shared on the Danish Royal Court’s social media this week. Next year’s Royal Run, which takes place on 29 May, will take place in the towns of Herning, Aabenraa, Nyborg…
Norway

King Harald condemns racism towards future son-in-law Durek Verrett

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9th November 2022
King Harald has spoken out on the racism towards his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, in a new statement, calling the abuse something the Norwegian Royal Family strongly opposes. As part of a longer statement officially ending Princess Märtha Louise’s royal duties—she will retain her title but will step back from responsibilities and relinquish her patronages—King Harald dedicated a…
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Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja on royalty - ''Americans don't understand''

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8th November 2022
The King and Queen of Norway have said ”Americans don’t understand” when it comes to royals and royalty. King Harald and Queen Sonja were speaking after their only daughter, Princess Martha Louise, gave up all her royal duties and patronages following controversy. She has been heavily criticised in recent times for business moves with her fiance, Durek Verrett, which include…
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Norway

The monarch's role in Norway

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8th November 2022
Each monarchy holds a different position within its country; not all monarchs have the same responsibilities, duties, and roles. King Harald V of Norway ascended the throne upon his father’s death in 1991. As King of Norway, Harald fulfills several different functions…
Norway

Princess Martha Louise steps back from royal duties amidst controversy

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8th November 2022
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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