Norway

Norway's Crown Prince cuts important overseas visit because of health problems of Crown Princess Mette-Marit

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29th May 2026
Norway’s Crown Prince is cutting short an important overseas visit as concerns grow over his wife’s health. Crown Prince Haakon is set to head to Japan on June 1 for a trip focused on economic and social ties but the royal palace in Oslo has just announced that the long planned visit is being shortened with immediate effect over worries for the health of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The…
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European Royals

King Frederik and Queen Mary to set sail aboard the Dannebrog in June

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23rd May 2026
King Frederik and Queen Mary are kicking off their summer aboard the Dannebrog, with the summer sailing schedule just released by the Danish Royal Court. From 1-4 June, the Danish king and queen will sail through Odense, Norddjurs, and Holbæk municipalities. The royal couple traditionally carry out a summer tour, with the practice dating back to King Christian X, who reigned between…
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Sweden

King of Sweden celebrates 80th birthday surrounded by royalty

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30th April 2026
The King of Sweden marked his 80th birthday with a day of celebrations including a glittering gala dinner attended by royalty from around the world. Carl XVI Gustaf welcomed kings, queens, princes and princesses to the royal palace in Stockholm as he marked his milestone birthday. Birthday celebrations had already taken place in the weeks before April 30, the day Sweden’s king turned 80…
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Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain is headed to the big royal party of the spring

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24th April 2026
Queen Sofia of Spain is expected to attend the biggest gathering of royals so far this year. Sofia, 87, is set to travel to Sweden next week for the 80th birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf. Royalty from around the world has been invited to the celebrations which will include a glittering gala dinner in the Royal Palace in Stockholm on the birthday itself. Now, Hola has confirmed that Spain…
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