European RoyalsSpain

Queen Sofía watches with pride as twins make their much-anticipated public debut

Queen Sofía of Spain attended the event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Madrid’s zoo, during which she had the honour of being present for the first public outing of the facility’s newest stars, twin pandas.  On Monday, 21st of March, while King Felipe and Queen Letizia were handing out the National Design and Innovation Awards, the King’s mother arrived at Madrid’s Zoo, where she…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits NATO exercise

Uncertain times in Europe create the need for more military exercises. One of NATO’s largest military exercises in Norway is currently underway. It has been named Cold Respons. Crown Prince Haakon visited this exercise on March 21st 2022 and was clear in his message…
Norway

Princess Astrid speaks of joy at being able to continue her late mother's work

Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund provides financial support for social and humanitarian measures in organizations and associations. The fund was established on 1 April 1929 under the name “Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Märtha’s Fund”. After the Crown Princess death on 5 April 1954, it was decided that the work of the fund should be continued under the name…
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Norway

Queen Sonja to visit Venice

As pandemic restrictions ease, royal visits overseas are beginning again and Norway’s Royal Court has just confirmed that Queen Sonja will open the exhibition “The Sámi Pavilion” during the international art exhibition in Venice on 21 April. The exhibition…
Norway

King Harald presents medals during last World Cup race of ski season

Skiing has always been important to the Norwegian royal family. It has been an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage for over 1,500 years. King Harald, like his father and grandfather, is very interested in skiing and often shows up to watch the Norwegian athletes both in Norway and abroad. King Harald was present this weekend during the World Cup in biathlon in Holmenkollen, just…
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Monaco

Prince Albert and his children enjoy early St Patrick's Day celebration in Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco took his children on an official engagement at Monaco’s Princess Grace Irish Library.  On Wednesday, 16 March, one day before Ireland and other countries celebrate the traditional St Patrick’s Day, the royals arrived at the library, with both Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella wearing bright green and Prince Albert donning a dark red tie and a…
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