Norway

Crown Prince Haakon leaves for expedition over Greenland

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has left Norway with Greenland as his destination. On 19 May, he kicks off on a three-week-long journey to cross Greenland on skis and kites. The expedition is organised by the University of Tromsø and marks the university’s 50th anniversary. It was King Olav who opened the university 50 years ago. The Crown Prince will be part of the first part of…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander in mourning for best friend's son

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is in mourning after the son of his best friend died. Jan de Beaufort, 19, died on 9 May. He was the son of the King’s best friend, Frans de Beaufort. Jan de Beaufort was a student at the University of Utrecht, where he was taking veterinary courses. No cause of death has been announced. King Willem-Alexander put an obituary message in…
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European RoyalsMonaco

Prince Albert enjoys football match in London

Prince Albert of Monaco made a surprise appearance at the West Ham football match in London.  The Sovereign Prince travelled from Monaco to London on Sunday, 15 May, to watch West Ham play against Manchester City at London Olympic Stadium.  The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with West Ham’s goals being scored by winger Jarred Bowman and defender Vladimír Coufal and Manchester City’s…
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European RoyalsSweden

Swedish Royal Court invites public to participate in Finnish State Visit

Ahead of the beginning of the Finnish presidential couple’s state visit to Sweden, the Royal Court has published an open invitation to members of the population to take part in it.  As is tradition, the visit will begin with a carriage ride from the Royal Stables to the Royal Palace through the streets of Stockholm. At the Royal Palace, the Finnish President will receive the official welcome…
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