Norway

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon celebrate the centenary of the Norwegian Synagogue

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway have marked the 100th anniversary of the Synagogue in Oslo. They joined celebrations on November 25th 2021. The King and Crown Prince were received by Oslo’s mayor, Marianne Borgen, chairman Ronan Bahar, rabbi Joav Melchior and deputy chairman Anne Sender. Children from the Jewish kindergarten welcomed the Royals outside the synagogue. The…
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British RoyalsEuropean Royals

A meeting of majesties at Windsor Castle

The Queen has welcomed the Custodian of the Crown of Romania to Windsor Castle. Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown was hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at a private meeting on November 24th 2021. Margareta’s husband, Prince Radu, was also present. The meeting came at the beginning of a four day public visit by the couple to the UK. Their first day also saw them…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon attends climate conference

Climate is something many royals have been involved in in recent years, including the Norwegian Crown Prince. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway was present at the opening of the Zero Conference in Oslo where climate leaders from politics, government, business and organizations…
The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander visits Rotterdam in aftermath of riots

King Willem-Alexander has travelled to Rotterdam in the wake of riots in the city. The King of the Netherlands went to Rotterdam City Hall on November 22nd 2021, just hours after protests in the area against new coronavirus restrictions turned violent again. Other Dutch municipalities have also been affected by demonstrations and outbreaks of rioting against the new measures. King…
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Spain

Queen Letizia shines in her best tiara for State Banquet in Sweden

The first day of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Sweden ended with a glittering State Banquet. Shortly after 8 pm local time, the royals emerged donning their best clothes and jewels, before lining up in the White Sea Hall to receive the salutation line of 90 guests invited for the occasion.  Queen Letizia pulled out all the stops to show the importance this State…
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