Luxembourg

Allegations against Grand Duchess Maria Teresa swirl as report on government's investigation into palace staff operations is due within weeks

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18th January 2020
Allegations of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa’s behaviour have begun to swirl in the Luxembourgish media.According to RTL, the Lëtzebuerger Land published a piece on how the Cuban-born Grand Duchess does what she wants without fear of retribution as no one dares to confront her – even Grand Duke Henri.Grand Duchess Maria Teresa has long been rumoured to be difficult and have a…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg royals host New Year reception

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17th January 2020
On Thursday, Grand Duke Henri, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, and Princess Alexandra hosted a New Year reception at the Grand Ducal Palace.Invited were members of the government (including Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier…
Sweden

Crown Princess Couple of Sweden visit RFSL

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16th January 2020
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited the RFSL (Riksförbundet for the rights of homosexuals, bisexuals, transgender people, queer and intersex persons) on Wednesday to learn more about the work it does and activities it has for LGBTQ people.The organisation works to allow LGBTQ people to have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else in society.Sara…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway discharged from hospital

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15th January 2020
His Majesty King Harald of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a week of treatment. The Royal Court in Oslo announced on Wednesday morning that the king, who is 82, has now returned home. Crown Prince Haakon will remain as regent of Norway for another week.A…
Sweden

Princess Christina of Sweden's son to divorce

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15th January 2020
The eldest son of Princess Christina of Sweden and the nephew and godson of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Gustaf Magnuson has separated from his model wife, Vicky Andrén, with whom he shares one child, a daughter, after six years of marriage.The couple announced to Swedish…
Norway

Ari Behn's parents reveal details of their son's last days and death

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14th January 2020
This week has seen more details shared about the death of Ari Behn, Princess Martha’s former husband who took his life on Christmas Day. On Monday, the Norwegian Royal Family issued the following statement: “The royal family thanks everyone, both at home and abroad, who have sent them happy Christmas and New Year greetings. A special thank you to the ones that have sent condolences and…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon: "My father is on the road to recovery"

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13th January 2020
In connection with Crown Prince Haakon’s visit to the refugee aid headquarters in Oslo, it was announced on short notice that the Crown Prince would meet the press. The Crown Prince met a huge press corps at 3 P.M. local time.The Crown Prince said: “I thank you for your thoughtfulness. The king is in recovery, we expect him to be home from the hospital during this week. After the…
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