Sweden honoured the Duke of Edinburgh ahead of his funeral on Saturday afternoon. Flags at the Royal Place were flown at half-mast, the Swedish Royal Family sent a wreath to the British Royal Family, and the Seraphim Toll took place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in Stockholm.
The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will virtually visit San Francisco, California, on April 27 and 28. The visit to San Francisco is Norway’s first major virtual visit abroad, and many have the opportunity to follow this official visit digitally. The Crown Prince will be…
On Wednesday, surprising news emerged from the Danish Royal Family. Once Prince Christian completes his school education in Gentofte this summer, it has been confirmed that the future Danish king will attend a prestigious boarding school from the autumn.
The following…
Prince Philip’s passing has attracted condolences from most royal houses around the world. The Norwegian king was quick to announce that in Norway they will fly the flag at half mast from the Royal Palace in Oslo on April 17th 2021, the day when the Duke of Edinburgh is buried. Now, the same message from Copenhagen. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has ordered that the flag be flown at half…
Sweden will honour the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday ahead of his funeral in the UK.
The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to hold a Seraphim Toll for a deceased Knight of the Order of the Seraphim on the same day…
King Carl Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria attend meeting with “Keep Sweden Clean”
13th April 2021
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has been joined by his daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, for a digital meeting with the organization “Keep Sweden Clean”. During the meeting, on April 12th 2021, Johanna Ragnartz, CEO of Keep Sweden Clean, production manager Lisa Possne and…
During his life, Prince Philip visited Norway a number of times. He was in the country both on official tours, but he also visited his Norwegian relatives and friends privately on several occasions. The last time the Duke of Edinburgh visited Norway was in 2001. Even though it is now 20 years ago, the memories of Prince Philip live on with the Norwegian people.
His last trip was a State Visit…
King Harald of Norway`s sick leave is officially over and he will resume his constitutional duties from April 12th 2021.
King Harald’s sick leave has been extended several times since an operation earlier this year and there was great interest in whether it would…
"A man of great character:" The former King of Greece releases a statement marking Prince Philip's death
10th April 2021
The former King of Greece, King Constantine II, has released a statement of condolence. Prince Philip and Constantine were first cousins once removed; both descended from King George I of Greece.
Constantine released the following statement to the Associated…
Grand Duke Henri says the friendship Prince Philip shared with his father "holds a special meaning for my family"
10th April 2021
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has sent a condolence letter today to Queen Elizabeth II following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh yesterday.
The Grand Duke said that Prince Philip’s friendship with his late father, Grand Duke Jean, “holds a special meaning for my family.” Both the Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duke Jean fought in World War Two.
Grand Duke Henri…
