The Netherlands

Countess Eloise reveals she's writing a book

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25th January 2021
Countess Eloise, the daughter of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, has revealed that she is writing a book on her Instagram account.The 18-year-old granddaughter of Princess Beatrix and niece of King Willem-Alexander did not reveal what the book would be about.“I’m so happy! I can finally say that I’m going to write a book. I’m going…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates Swedish forests

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22nd January 2021
From the Swedish monarch’s lockdown residence Stenhammar Palace just outside Stockholm, King Carl XVI Gustaf attended a digital event entitled The Forest Day on Wednesday. The King of Sweden has a deep commitment to issues concerning nature, the environment and…
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President Biden receives royal congratulations

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22nd January 2021
New US President Joe Biden has received congratulatory messages from royals across the globe. Messages have been sent from Cambodia, Jordan, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Thailand and the UK.The King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, sent a letter conveying his “most sincere congratulations” and “best wishes for your happiness.” He said that he was certain Biden would…
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HistoryNorway

On this day 30 years ago: King Harald takes his oath to the Constitution

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21st January 2021
On this day, January 21, 30 years ago, King Harald took his oath to parliament. On the evening of 17 January 1991, King Olav V died. At the same time, Crown Prince Harald became Norway’s new king, King Harald V.When one monarch passes away, the next takes over at the same moment. Hence the expression “The King is dead – Long live the King”. However, the transition is also…
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Haakon, thirty years as heir

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18th January 2021
Though King Harald and Queen Sonja are marking 30 years on the throne this year, there’s another anniversary in Norway to commemorate as well: Crown Prince Haakon’s 30 years as the heir apparent to the throne.Born on 20 July 1973, Haakon has been destined for the Norwegian throne since birth, as absolute primogeniture had not yet taken effect in Norway until 1990 (otherwise, his older…
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