NorwayPalaces & Buildings

New room in Oslo Royal Palace to be opened to the public

In the summertime, Oslo Royal Palce is opened to the public as King Harald and Queen Sonja exchange residences for the royal farm at Bygdøy right on the outskirts of the Norwegian capital. From late June until mid-August the Palace can be visited. All visitors follow a guided tour which takes guests through some of the Palace’s most important representation rooms. The visit includes a…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen sing and dance at Liberation concert

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima thoroughly enjoyed the Liberation concert, which was back after two years due to the global health crisis. Their Majesties arrived in the area of the Royal Theatre Carré, in Amsterdam, on the evening of Thursday, 5 May.  The Liberation Day concert is traditionally held on and around the Amstel river, in the portion in front of the theatre in the…
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European RoyalsMonaco

Crucial Monaco charity receives electric vehicle donation from high-end designer

Designer Elena Sivoldaeva has donated a vehicle to Be Safe Monaco, an organisation co-chaired by Camille Gottlieb, the daughter of Princess Stéphanie. The vehicle that was donated is electric, an important quality in a country that has made the environmental challenge a pillar of its internal policy, especially under the leadership of Prince Albert. Ms Sivoldaeva’s donation follows…
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Norway

Rare and historic Norwegian royal cars to go on show

Queen Sonja’s Art Stable in the Royal Palace of Oslo’s old stable buildings has this winter and spring hosted an exhibition on the royal family`s car collection. Now, as the exhibition enters its last few weeks, a special display has been added for visitors to enjoy. On Sunday May 14, many of the private cars of members of the Norwegian Royal Family will be shown to the public, alongside…
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