HistoryNorwayQueen Elizabeth II

Why was Queen Elizabeth II’s first state visit to Norway?

This year brings another special anniversary for the Queen’s long and historic reign. This summer marks 65 years since Queen Elizabeth’s first State Visit. It took place in June 1955 and saw the new Monarch travel to the the Kingdom of Norway. So, why was Norway the first nation that the Queen visited after her coronation? The first reason was that the British and Norwegian Royal Family…
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Serbia

Crown Prince Alexander commemorates his grandmother's death

Last Sunday was the 59th anniversary of the death of Her Majesty Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, her grandson His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander issued a statement to commemorate the death of his grandmother. Crown Prince Alexander’s statement: “A sad anniversary for my family and me. It has been almost six decades since my grandmother Her Majesty Queen Maria passed away. It was a…
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DenmarkFeaturesInsight

June's Jewels: Denmark's Best Pearls

Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara [getty src=”477022800″ width=”396″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Crown Princess Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from diamond hearts and fleur-de-lis motifs, as a gift from Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik.
Luxembourg

Luxembourg's royal baby stars in historic new family photos

Luxembourg’s royals have shared an historic, three generations photo. Grand Duke Henri, the current ruler, has posed for the special image alongside the heir to the throne, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, and newborn Prince Charles, the baby who is destined to one day reign in Luxembourg. Henri, Guillaume and Charles of Luxembourg in front of a portrait of the late Grand Duke Jean(photo ©…
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FeaturesSweden

A look back at Victoria & Daniel's wedding: bridesmaids and page boys

On the 19th of June 2010, the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling took place. To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, we are taking a look back on this special day. Let’s take a look at the bridesmaids and page boys who accompanied the future Queen of Sweden on her wedding day. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is often named the “godmother of…
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