Norway

After tragic Christmas, King Harald says "hope belongs to all of us" in New Year's Eve address

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31st December 2019
King Harald of Norway has delivered his annual New Year’s Eve address after a tragic Christmas Day where his former son-in-law, Ari Behn, committed suicide.The King, who has recently been ill with a viral infection, was forced to sit during his speech instead of standing as he usually does each New Year’s Eve.His Majesty began his speech discussing Ari Behn, “All over…
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Monaco

Video: Prince Albert says fight against climate change is 'a huge responsibility' in New Year's Eve address

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31st December 2019
Prince Albert – who has been a strong advocate for the protection of the environment for many years – said the fight against climate change was one of the big challenges of this century in his traditional New Year’s Eve address to the Monégasque people. He also said that the protection of the planet is a ‘huge responsibility that we carry for our children and future…
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Norway

Queen Sonja cancels events following Ari Behn's death

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30th December 2019
According to the official program for Queen Sonja of Norway, the Queen should have opened a new art exhibition on Thursday of this week. The Queen’s participation in the opening has been announced for several weeks. Now, the Royal Court has removed this planned…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria cancels all her plans and travels to Norway

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29th December 2019
According to various Swedish media sources, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has cancelled all her private Christmas and New Year’s events and travelled to Oslo.The message about Ari Behns suicide was extremely sadfor Victoria, who knew him closely. She has now put her own life on hold to support her good friend Princess Martha Louise and her children. Crown Princess Victoria is close…
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DenmarkEuropean Royals

The Royal 2010s: the Ruby Queen

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29th December 2019
As the decade draws to a close, minds turn to reflection. It’s been a packed ten years for Europe’s ruling houses but while a handful have been marked by abdications, others have seen commemorations for major milestones. One of the first big jubilees of the 2010s…
European Royals

European royals' year in review: July through September

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29th December 2019
Continuing our series looking back at 2019 for the European royals, we take a look at the stories we covered from July through September, beginning with our Deputy Editor travelling with Princess Tessy of Luxembourg to Thailand with Professors Without Borders in July.July:At the beginning of July, our Deputy Editor was in Thailand with Princess Tessy and Professors Without Borders. You…
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