Norway

King Harald on good form as he fully resumes public engagements after health issues

King Harald of Norway was present when “White Buses” marked its 30th anniversary in Oslo. This was the Norwegian king’s first public appearance since he spent a few days in hospital earlier in the month being treated for an infection. The organization runs journeys for Norwegian schoolchildren to former concentration camps and other memorial sites. More than 300, 000 schoolchildren…
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Monaco

Prince Albert shares sympathy after violent storms on Corsica

Prince Albert II of Monaco has sent a message of support to the President of the Executive Council of Corsica following devasting storms that hit the island. In a message sent to President Gilles Simeoni, Prince Albert wrote: “Mr President, Together with my family and the people of the Principality of Monaco, I would like to express our deepest sympathy for the tragic consequences of the…
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Norway

Queen Sonja opens NOR-Fishing 2022

Queen Sonja of Norway has opened the NOR-Fishing 2022 fair in Trondheim. During the opening ceremony, the Queen and others assembled heard Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran speak and were also able to witness the presentation of the Norwegian…
Sweden

Back to school with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

It has been a while since Crown Princess Victoria was still in school. It is, however, fascinating to take a look back at her education as it also prepared her for her future role of becoming the Queen of Sweden. When she was five-years-old, she started attending…
DenmarkEuropean Royals

Crown Princess Mary begins trip to Greenland

Crown Princess Mary has begun an official visit to Greenland, visiting the capital city with her Mary Foundation. Ahead of her arrival, Crown Princess Mary shared a message on the Danish Royal House’s social media accounts: “In a few hours I will arrive in Greenland’s capital Nuuk. I am looking forward to the reunion with Greenland and the Greenlandic people. It is an exciting and…
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Sweden

Another prince quietly starts school

Another young prince has quietly started school. Prince Alexander, the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, has begun preschool. His first day was Thursday, 18 August, and he was accompanied by his parents as he began his educational journey.
Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary to try and secure Denmark a seat on the United Nations Security Council

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are headed to New York City next month in a bid to help Denmark’s chances for a spot on the United Nations Security Council. The Danish Royal Court announced the news at the end of last week, writing: “In September, representatives of the UN member states gather for the 77th time for the annual opening of the UN General Assembly in New York. In…
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