December 10th is always a date royal watchers have circled on their calendars. It is the date of Alfred Nobel’s death and therefore the date the Nobel Prize ceremonies take place every year. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in a ceremony held in Norway while the Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Economics prizes are awarded in Sweden.
The Norwegian events are a…
Monaco’s royal twins celebrate turning 5 with Instagram video appearance
11th December 2019
Monaco’s Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques celebrated their fifth birthday yesterday, and their proud mum, Princess Charlene posted an adorable video to her Instagram account where the public got to hear the twins’ voices for the first time.
The video…
The Swedish Royal Family steps out in full swing to honour Nobel Laureates
10th December 2019
As each year on the 10th of December, the Swedish Royal Family attended the Nobel Prize Ceremony at the Concert Hall of Stockholm to honour the Laureates. During the ceremony, King Carl XVI Gustaf handed out 14 Nobel Prizes in five categories.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and…
In what should be a week of celebrations, devastating news has reached the Swedish Royal Family. Marie Fredriksson, one of Sweden’s greatest singers both solo and as part of the group “Roxette” has passed away at the age of 61. Ms. Fredriksson had long been suffering from brain cancer.
A few hours before the Nobel Prize Ceremony was due to begin in Stockholm, the management of…
Well, what else were we going to talk about? As Luxembourg announces that the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess will become parents for the first time next May, the team discuss the birth of a ruler in waiting.
Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck also look at…
Earlier this week, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark opened a brand new emergency centre at the Regional Hospital in the Danish city of Viborg. The Crown Princess’ visit began at the hospital’s new main entrance and lobby, which is also newly…
On Saturday evening, Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner attended the annual Dissimilis’ Christmas Concert at Bærum Culture House just outside the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The Princess is the protector of Dissimilis and always attends their Christmas show.
Bærum’s Deputy Mayor, Siw Wikan and Secretary-General, Benjamin Zahl Bergem welcomed the Princess when she arrived at the Culture…
Crown Princess Mette Marit joins King Harald at football match in Oslo
9th December 2019
His Majesty
King Harald and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit were present at
Ullevål Stadium on Sunday during the men’s cup final in football. The final was
played between Viking and Haugesund.
The two cheered on the football players from the most…
Originally published in December 2017, we are republishing this piece in the spirit of the Christmas season:
We are taking a look at our picks for the top five royal Christmas cards of the past decade. In no particular order, we have selected the following:
The 2016…
Queen Mathilde spreads Christmas cheer at Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital
8th December 2019
It might not have been Father Christmas, but another famous figure in a red suit made a visit to Queen Fabiola Children’s University Hospital this week when Queen Mathilde stopped by to lift the spirits of patients.
She shared smiles, high fives, and handshakes with young people, chatting with them about their time at the hospital. The Brussels-based facility is the only university…
