Norway

Norway's royal court announces 111% increase in electricity spending and delays in security project

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27th April 2022
The Norwegian royal court has released its annual spending report, and two surprising things were revealed. First, electricity bills have doubled, and second, the work on securing royal properties against terror attacks has been far more expensive than initially thought. Last year, the Norwegian royal house saw an increase of 111% in electricity costs compared to the previous year. For 2021…
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European RoyalsSweden

Princess Sofia hosts 400 Ukrainians for Orthodox Easter service

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27th April 2022
Orthodox Christians have celebrated Easter, and Princess Sofia of Sweden took part in a special Easter service in honour of Ukrainians in Sweden. Many royals around the world decided to attend Easter services in traditionally Ukrainian churches to show their support and solidarity with the people of the besieged country. In Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf decided to open the Royal…
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British RoyalsSweden

The Monarchs of 1952: King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

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26th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden’s accession came less than two years before Queen Elizabeth…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary begins Bangladesh trip with sustainability focus

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26th April 2022
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has begun a three-day trip to Bangladesh focused on the impacts of climate change on all sectors of the country. Her Royal Highness is accompanied by Danish Minister for Development and Cooperation, Flemming Møller Mortensen and will be in Bangladesh from 25 to 27 April.  The Crown Princess’s trip also serves as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of…
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