Denmark

Princess Benedikte attends premiere of Danish opera in Frankfurt

Denmark’s national opera “Masquerade”, written by Carl Nielsen in 1906 and based on Ludvig Holberg’s comedy from 1724 of the same name, has premiered at the Opera in Frankfurt, Germany. Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg was invited as a guest of honour at the German Opera House to attend the performance. With brand new contemporary German…
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Norway

King Harald attends immigration jubilee

This year marks 50 years since immigration to Norway from Pakistan began. Last Friday, King Harald of Norway was present in Oslo City Hall to celebrate 50 years since the first labour immigrants came from Pakistan to Norway. Together with Oslo Mayor Marianne Borgen and…
Norway

King Harald presents trophies at women's football final

King Harald of Norway has attended the women’s football final for 2021at Ullevaal Stadium. The final was played between the teams from Vålerenga and Sandviken. It was an even match with many chances for both teams, but it was the Oslo team Vålerenga who got off to the best start. After a shot from player Marie Dølvik Markussen and a free kick from Dejana Stefanovic, Vålerenga led 2-0…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary visits Burkina Faso

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark paid an official visit to Burkina Faso last week, joining the Minister for Development Aid on a trip to highlight girls’ and women’s health. The Danish royal visited the Sahel region of the western African nation from 27-29 October…
Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde invite athletes in their home

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians welcomed a delegation of representatives from the world of sports. The athletes have had notable performances over the past two years, and they included some Olympians and Paralympians from the most recent Games in Tokyo, Japan.  The delegation included 130 athletes, and, with the addition of their coaches and selected members of their…
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European RoyalsSpain

Princess Leonor's year in photos

Princess Leonor, Princess of Asturias is beginning a new phase of her life as she undertakes sixth form studies in Wales. It’s the first time she’s lived away from home and marks another chapter in her path towards the Spanish throne. As the teenage princess…
Denmark

The Poignant story behind the Christmas campaign close to Crown Princess Mary's heart

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be completing one of her first holiday traditions of the 2021 festive season this week. She will be launching the 2021 Christmas stamp, a philanthropic tradition that dates back over 110 years. Each year, the Christmas Stamp Foundation commissions and sells a specially designed Christmas stamp to raise money for children in need. The funds raised go to…
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