Sweden

The King and Queen of Sweden attend Holocaust remembrance event and forum focused on fighting anti-semitism

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14th October 2021
The Swedish city of Malmö welcomed international heads of state and dignitaries this week for ‘Remember-React’ – a forum focused on remembering the Holocaust, as well as the dangers of antisemitism and other forms of racism & discrimination that still threaten our society today.  As the Heads of State of the hosting nation, King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia made the…
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Norway

King Harald holds audiences while Norway changes political leadership

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13th October 2021
In September, the Kingdom of Norway held an ordinary parliamentary election that changed the political situation. The conservative government that has led the kingdom for eight years lost its majority, and the Centre Party and the Labour Party became larger than the conservative and liberal wings. This week, King Harald held the official opening of the parliament (Storting) and declared that…
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Spain

Leonor misses National Day celebration for the first time since becoming Princess of Asturias

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13th October 2021
Every year on October 12, Spain celebrates their National Day – an event which composes of a military parade and a reception at the Royal Palace.  This year, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía made the journey to Lima Square in Madrid to watch the military parade.  For the first time since 2014, when Felipe became King, the heir to the throne was not present. Princess…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip visits Gotland

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13th October 2021
The Swedish royals have been travelling around Sweden to learn more about how the nation has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Thursday, Prince Carl Philip visited Gotland County to draw attention to efforts in connection with the global health emergency. The Prince’s visit took place in Visby with Governor Anders Flanking as host. Prince Carl Philip began the visit in the…
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