Norway

Crown Prince Haakon fronts out controversy at glittering engagement that his wife was meant to oversee

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1st November 2024
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway had a glamorous evening in Oslo on Thursday, despite having to go solo for the evening.  Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were originally scheduled to take part in an on-stage discussion with Canadian author Margaret Atwood at the Oslo Opera House.  However, the Crown Princess has extended her sick leave while undergoing treatment for…
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The Netherlands

Princess Margriet oversees poignant ceremony

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28th October 2024
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands carried out a touching annual engagement.  Early on Sunday morning, Princess Margriet attended the commemoration ceremony marking the lives of all Canadian soldiers who died during the Second World War who have been buried in the Canadian War Cemetery. She laid a wreath on behalf of the Dutch Royal Family.  The date, 27 October, is an important…
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Norway

Queen Sonja wears copied tiara for gala dinner

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25th October 2024
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted the annual gala dinner, with Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Astrid, for members of parliament. Queen Sonja chose to wear a copy ofa favourite tiara of another queen for the evening.  She wore a somewhat historic tiara for the evening, Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara.  Princess Maud of Wales received this tiara as a wedding gift from her parents…
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Spain

Princess Leonor receives a new title

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25th October 2024
Add a new title to the long list attached to Princess Leonor’s name: she’s now the honorary mayor of Oviedo. In a ceremony ahead of the annual Princess of Asturias Awards, the future queen of Spain received the title to highlight her connection to the city that hosts…
The Netherlands

Queen Maxima puts on her best hat and sparkles for a day out at a plastics factory

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23rd October 2024
Royals often spend much of their day to day time attending engagements that many of us would consider mundane, with visits to waste sorting facilities and park openings. However, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands continues to prove why she is perfect for the role with her enthusiasm, dedication, and energy at every engagement.  Earlier this week, Queen Maxima opened a new factory in Delfzijl…
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