Norway

Eleven men cross mountains on skis to get Queen Sonja's attention

In a very original attempt to invite Queen Sonja to western Norway, a group of men have decided to cross the southern Norwegian mountains on skis to catch the queen’s attention. Eleven men are now on their way on a 350 kilometre long ski-trip from Lofthus in Hardanger to the Royal Palace in Oslo. When they get to Oslo, they hope to have an audience with the Queen so that they can invite…
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Norway

Erling Lorentzen, brother-in-law to King Harald of Norway, dies at the age of 98

Erling Lorentzen, widower of Princess Ragnhild, has died at the age of 98. The news was announced on Tuesday by the Norwegian news agency NTB on behalf of Lorentzen’s family and was shortly afterwards confirmed in a statement from the royal court. Lorentzen was the widower of Princess Ragnhild of Norway, eldest daughter of King Olav V, making him King Harald’s brother-in-law.
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary on women's rights: "We must continue to be ambitious"

Crown Princess Mary celebrated International Women’s Day with a series of virtual engagements, including a welcome message for KVINFO’s online event. In her speech, shared to the Danish Royal House social media accounts, the Crown Princess said, “[International Women’s Day] is an opportunity to take stock of where women stand today, how far we have come, and where we look at…
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Serbia

Serbia's Crown Princess Katherine praises all of the "mothers, grandmothers, daughters and wives" on International Woman’s Day

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia celebrated International Woman’s Day, although with some sadness due to the fact that the traditional Ladies Lunch will not be taking place this year at the Royal Palace in Belgrade. Her Royal Highness said: “In previous years, I had the pleasure to host many wonderful ladies at the Royal Palace: “The President’s wife, lady…
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