Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia celebrate Madrid's healthcare transport service on their 30th anniversary

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain took part in an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of SAMUR, the department of civil protection for the city of Madrid. The event took place on Tuesday, 22 March, at the Cibeles Palace, the headquarters of the Municipality of Madrid, where Their Majesties were welcomed by a plethora of state and local authorities.  To begin the day, the King…
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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 visited Strömsholm Castle and the Strömsholm Riding School. The Crown Princess also met with students and staff at the…
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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…
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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