Shortly before the beginning of their
first incoming state visit, the Norwegian Royal Court announced
that one thing would change in the schedule planned for the Dutch
King and Queen’s trip to the Scandinavian nation. Crown
Prince Haakon was supposed to be one of the key people during the
visit in his role as heir to the throne. However, the Royal Court
announced that His Royal Highness…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima touch down in Oslo for State Visit to Norway
9th November 2021
Following almost two years of
restrictions and shutdowns, life is beginning to go back to how it
was before, albeit with some remanence of the trauma we
collectively lived through. State visits are starting to reappear
on heads of states’ calendars, and on 9…
There are few traditions in the Danish
royal family that are as strong as the Hubertus-hunt It has been
part of the Danish monarchy since 1730. And on November 7th 2021,
Crown Princess Mary attended this year’s Hubertus Hunt at the
Hermitage Castle in Copenhagen…
Europe’s newest princess has signed up
for a celebrity dance show. Princess Delphine, half sister of King
Philippe of the Belgians, will participate in her country’s version
of Dancing with the Stars. The princess will take part in the
series for charity. She is hoping to raise money and awareness for
the Make-a-Wish organisation which helps grant dream wishes for
children with…
Norwegian Armed Forces Memorial Day has
been marked with Crown Prince Haakon placing a wreath at the
national veteran monument at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. At the
ceremony at Akershus fortress, on Sunday November 7th 2021, Chief
of Defence, General Eirik Kristoffersen gave…
Norway and the Netherlands: the special friendship on show in past State Visits
8th November 2021
The King and Queen of the Netherlands
will make a State Visit to Norway this November. Willem-Alexander
and Maxima will be hosted by their friends, King Harald and Queen
Sonja, for the three day event. Although it’s Willem-Alexander’s
first State Visit to Norway…
Princess Charlene is back in Monaco. She
was photographed with her husband and children at the Prince’s
Palace after arriving home on November 8th 2021. Charlene’s return
to the principality comes after a stay of around six months in
South Africa. The princess was unable to return to Monaco after
complications from an ear, nose and throat infection stopped her
from flying. Just…
Until 1946, Bulgaria was formally known
as the Kingdom of Bulgaria because it had a monarch. What happened
to the Bulgarian’s monarchy is an interesting story of global
politics and the effects of war. As the timing would indicate, the
catalyst for the change was…
"I'm going to miss you" Queen Máxima's teary response to ill fan
6th November 2021
When Queen Máxima was leaving a working
visit in Leusden, an ardent supporter was in the crowd waiting on
her with flowers. José, a photographer for modekoninginmaxima.nl,
has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the Queen
headed straight for the…
Princess Marie, who lives and works in
Paris, France, on a daily basis, has been in Denmark for a very
special occasion. For Princess Marie of Denmark, it was a good and
pleasant experience to be in Copenhagen to focus on this year’s
developing country’s Christmas calendar and enjoy a very special
Christmas tradition. On Thursday morning, Marie participated, as a
patron of…
