Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits special kindergarten

Queen Maud’s College for Kindergarten Teacher Education in Trondheim provides training for those working in early years’ education. It is a private college organized as an independent foundation within the Church of Norway. The school is now celebrating its 75th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, Crown Prince Haakon visited the school that bears the name of his…
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Norway

Queen Sonja concludes her Minnesota visit with church jubilee

Queen Sonja of Norway was in the United States last week on an extended visit to the state of Minnesota. The first part of the visit was dedicated to events related to Minnesota and Norway’s military and joint cultural cooperation. Her Majesty also attended a reception at the Honorary Consulate General of Norway in Minneapolis before attending “The Stranger” concert at the…
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Norway

Queen Sonja initiates Minnesota-visit with a focus on military and culture

Queen Sonja has visited Minnesota, where over 20 per cent of the population consider themselves Norwegian-American. Minnesota is, therefore, the American state with solid connections to Norway. The Queen’s meeting was preceded by a series of political talks. Queen Sonja met, among others, Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, followed by a reception with representatives of NOREX &#8211…
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Luxembourg

The Laws of Succession in….Luxembourg

Laws on the succession to the Luxembourgish throne are set out in the constitution of Luxembourg. According to the constitution, the throne is passed down through the House of Nassau via the Nassau Family Pact in 1783, Treaty of Vienna in 1815 and Treaty of London in…
The Netherlands

The Dutch King & Queen deliver concerning and emotional statement about their daughter Princess Amalia

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands have delivered an emotional statement on camera regarding their eldest daughter, Princess Amalia. Their Majesties revealed that the 18-year-old Princess no longer lives in a student housing in Amsterdam because of threats made against her. The heir to the Dutch throne is studying at university, but now only leaves the house to…
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