Belgium

King Philippe pays brief visit to Rome

The new coronavirus variant has had an immediate effect on royal diaries, causing several trips to be postponed. What was supposed to be a three-day Belgian state visit to Italy this week has been delayed and instead, on December 1st 2021, King Philippe paid a brief visit to Rome. In view of the sudden deteriorating health situation in Belgium and Europe, it was decided, in consultation with…
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NorwayPalaces & Buildings

Soldier shot at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer estate

A soldier has been admitted to hospital after a shooting incident at the Norwegian Royal Family`s summer residence, Mågerø. The incident occurred during a military exercise. No royals were present on the estate at the time of the shooting. Norwegian media reports that a female conscript soldier was injured on Tuesday afternoon during an exercise. The soldier was transported to Ullevål…
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Denmark

Danish monarchy launches new website

The Danish Royal House has launched a new website. The new website, which is available at the same URL address as before, offers an updated, more modern and more user-friendly design. It contains information on the Royal Family’s engagements and activities and will…
British RoyalsEuropean Royals

Comfort, strength and hope: the royal messages of Christmas 2020

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on as December gets under way. And amidst the many royal traditions associated with the festive season, the Christmas speech given by monarchs around Europe remains a high point for many. While always filled with seasonal greetings, they are also a chance to share reflections and often include rare personal messages and royal contemplations of the year…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel inspires youth in eastern Sweden

Over the past several years, the Prince Daniel Fellowship has become an essential player in Sweden, focusing on young people. On 29 November, Prince Daniel of Sweden, together with inspirers from the Prince Daniel Fellowship, visited the city of Botkyrka to talk about…
Norway

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon visit Armed Forces Museum

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon have visited Akershus Fortress in Oslo to tour a new exhibition marking 30 years since King Harald became King of Norway at the Armed Forces Museum. King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon were welcomed to the Armed Forces Museum by Norway’s Chief of Defence, Eirik Kristoffersen, Commander Arne Opperud at Akershus Fortress and Museum Director Erling…
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