The Netherlands

Queen Máxima hands out Apples of Orange prize for mental health association

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2nd June 2021
On Tuesday, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands presented the ‘Apples of Orange’ prize from the Orange Foundation at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. King Willem-Alexander was also present for the ceremony.The prize winners are awarded a cash prize of €15,000 each and a bronze statuette designed by Princess Beatrix. The prize is celebrating the 19th anniversary since its inauguration…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria hands out the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

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2nd June 2021
On Monday, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award to the South Korean picture book artist Baek Heena and the French author Jean-Claude Mourlevat at a digital awards ceremony. The ceremony was also attended by the Swedish Minister of Culture and Democracy, Amanda Lind.The award ceremony began with Minister Amanda Lind giving a speech before the Crown…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary shows off football skills in launching new Euro 2020 package

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2nd June 2021
Crown Princess Mary is hoping to score a goal with a new football initiative in support of the Danish Men’s National team later this month at the Euro 2020 Championships.The Crown Princess, whose eponymous foundation has partnered with the broadcaster DR, the Danish Football Association (in Danish: the DBU), and the Østifterne Association, launched Fantastic Football Parties packages on…
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Norway

The use of Norway’s Royal Train carriage sparks national debate

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31st May 2021
The use of Norway’s Royal Train carriage has sparked a national debate as a result of the country’s railway reform. Due to a change in the way the railway system is run, a museum has taken over the ownership of the carriage, created a great debate in Norway.Åge-Christoffer Lundeby, communications manager for Norway’s largest train-company VY, said: “It is stupid to have a…
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