Sweden

Prince Daniel awards grant to cardiologist for promising heart attack treatment

As honorary chairman of the Heart-Lung Foundation, Prince Daniel hands out a substantial prize each year to a promising researcher under 40. This week, he presented Prince Daniel’s Research Grant to Alexandru Schiopu, associate professor of cardiology at Lund University and chief physician in internal medicine at Skåne University Hospital in Lund. The six million kronor (about £528,400)…
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FeaturesLuxembourg

Twenty Years of Rule: Henri and his heir

The year 2020 hasn’t been a year of celebration for much of the world. However, the tiny European Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has had two reasons to celebrate. Reigning Grand Duke Henri celebrated 20 years on the throne, and his heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and…
Denmark

Princess Benedikte attends Equestrian World Cup

Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Sayn-Witgenstein-Berleburg has attended the Equestrian World Cup 2020 at the National Equestrian Center of Vilhelmsborg near the Danish city of Aarhus. Her Royal Highness attended the FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix and FEI Dressage World Cup Freestyle competitions, among others events over a period of three days. The princess arrived at the National…
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Belgium

Belgian sibling meeting photo sets social media record

A photo of the meeting between a king and his newly-styled half-sister quickly became the most popular post on the Belgian Monarchy’s social media accounts. The photo of King Philippe and Princess Delphine was taken at their first meeting at the Castle of Laeken on 9…
Norway

King Harald speaks out on the future of the Norwegian monarchy

In a new book about King Harald which will be published in Norway this autumn, the King talks about his views on the future of the Norwegian monarchy and the relationship he has with his own son, the future king and present Crown Prince of Norway. When the king looks ahead to the future of the monarchy, it is with optimism. He has a close relationship with the heir to the throne. King Harald…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel tests negative for COVID-19

Prince Daniel of Sweden has tested negative for COVID-19 after falling ill this week. The Prince was due to accompany his wife, Crown Princess Victoria, on a visit to Västmanland County on Thursday, 15 October; however, when the day came, only Victoria travelled to Västmanland County as part of the Royal Family’s travel to each of Sweden’s counties to draw attention to the…
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