European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Red Cross unit in charge of Ukrainian response

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain added an unannounced engagement to their agenda and visited the Red Cross’s Spanish headquarters in Madrid to take a look at the work of the Ukrainian crisis unit’s work.  Their Majesties arrived in Avenida de la Reina Victoria on Wednesday, 23 March and were welcomed by the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, the Mayor of Madrid…
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Sweden

First plans announced for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee

The first plans have been announced for the celebrations of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee set to take place in 2023. The Royal Court has invited people to create an emblem for the jubilee to enter into a competition to be used for the entire jubilee year for celebrations throughout Sweden. The project is aimed at students who are in graphic design. The competition…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visit reception centre for Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. While most have travelled to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Moldova, refugees are now beginning to arrive in European nations further away from the war, including Sweden. On March 22nd 2022, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visited Nynäshamn to talk to authorities and volunteers working to receive…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits Strömsholm Castle

Sweden is a small kingdom that has very many castles. For several centuries, the Swedish nobility was strong and during Sweden’s time as an empire, many castles were built throughout Sweden, especially in the southern parts of the kingdom. Crown Princess Victoria has…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria hands out prestigious awards

The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities was founded by Queen Lovisa Ulrika in 1753. The Academy’s main purpose is to promote and fund research in the humanities and social sciences as well as cultural environmental care. On March 21st 2022, Crown…
Norway

King Harald tests positive for Covid

King Harald of Norway has tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that the king, who is 85, has the virus on the morning of Tuesday March 22nd 2022. In a statement, it was stated that King Harald tested positive on March 22nd. The monarch is experiencing mild symptoms and will take sick leave for several days as well as observing all necessary isolation…
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