Monaco

The Monaco tradition which brought Princess Charlene to tears

All eyes are on Monaco as two possible moments for Princess Charlene to re-enter public life approach. Her 44th birthday, on January 25th 2022, is quickly followed by the feast day of St. Devote, Monaco’s patron saint. Celebrations for Devote are popular across the principality and Charlene has been an enthusiastic participant in past years, showing a connection to the country’s…
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Norway

GALLERY: Crown Prince Couple of Norway release unseen family photos of Ingrid Alexandra

To celebrate their daughter’s coming of age, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have released unseen family photos of their only daughter. The images show the 18-year-old Princess throughout her childhood alongside her friends and family, relaxing at home and on holidays. She is also seen practising the sports she loves – surfing and skiing. See all of the…
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Sweden

The King of Sweden gives audience to the President of Estonia

Sweden and Estonia have a close historical bond, and on Thursday, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave an audience to Estonian President Alar Karis. The President of Estonia was in Sweden on an official visit from 19 January to 20 January at the invitation of the Speaker of the Swedish parliament, Andreas Norlen. During his stay in Sweden, the President also visits the Estonia Monument at the Royal…
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European RoyalsNorway

The godparents of a future queen

As Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 18th birthday, let’s take a look at her godparents, chosen ahead of her baptism at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace on 17 April 2004. King Harald Ingrid Alexandra’s paternal grandfather—and predecessor—is her first godparent. Born in 1937 to Norway’s second modern monarch, Harald ascended to the throne following his…
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