Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits military camp before major international military exercise

Crown Prince Haakon, the acting Regent, visited the Armed Forces and the National Logistics Operations Centre, also known as NLOGS, at Sessvollmoen camp north of Oslo on 7 February. During the visit, Crown Prince Haakon was introduced to what NLOGS contributes to the Armed Forces ahead of an extensive winter exercise next month called the “Cold Response.” Upon arrival at…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary caps her birthday celebrations with a heartfelt message to the public

The celebrations for Crown Princess Mary’s 50th birthday came to a spectacular end on Sunday, when TV2 broadcast “Mary 50 years – we celebrate Denmark’s Crown Princess,” a special evening featuring music, dancing and a documentary about the Princess’s work featuring a surprise appearance from all four of her children.  Before that, two exhibitions were opened, two interviews were…
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Greece

King Constantine II of Greece’s relationship with the Olympics

King Constantine of Greece has a long list of connections to the Olympic Games. Aside from being an Olympic athlete and an International Olympic Committee member himself, Constantine’s family is full of other Olympic competitors. His Majesty is currently an Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after becoming a member of the IOC in 1963; his time as an active member…
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Norway

King Harald's sick leave extended for second time

King Harald of Norway’s sick leave has been extended for a second time. The decision was announced late on February 6th 2022. It means that Crown Prince Haakon will take over the king’s duties between February 7th and 9th 2022 as acting regent of the Kingdom of…
European RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Europe's royals pay tribute to The Queen as she marks Platinum Jubilee

Royals from all over Europe have sent congratulatory messages to The Queen today to wish her well as she marks her Platinum Jubilee. From Norway to Sweden to Romania, Europe’s royals have paid tribute to Her Majesty. Luxembourg: Tessy Antony de Nassau, formerly Princess Tessy, said on her Instagram story about The Queen’s letter to the people: “Beautiful words! Her Majesty…
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