Denmark

Crown Princess Mary's big birthday to feature big celebrations

A gala dinner and major exhibitions on the story of how a girl from Tasmania became a queen in waiting are planned to mark the 50th birthday of Crown Princess Mary. Mary marks her half century on February 5th 2022 and the Danish Royal Court has now announced a series of special events that month to celebrate. As January comes to an end, the Crown Princess will be guest of honour at a special…
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Denmark

Princess Marie continues fight against food waste

Princess Marie of Denmark is happy that the fight against food waste in Denmark is progressing. Marie shared her thoughts in a Danish documentary “Princess Marie’s fight against food waste” shown on the Danish TV channel DR1 this week. DR1 followed Princess…
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 Kjærnes.
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