The suicide of Princess Märtha Louise’s
former husband, Ari Behn, was as a huge shock to the entire
Norwegian population. Nearly all liked Ari Behn very well, and he
had a special place in the heart of the Norwegian people. The
family was open from the beginning about this being a suicide.
Something that has increased the focus on mental health in Norway
in recent days. Now, Ari…
As a decade is coming to a close, we are
taking a look at all the British and European royal babies who were
born in the past ten years. UK: Prince George of Cambridge (son of
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge born 22 July 2013): Duchess of
Cambridge/PA…
We are continuing to look back at the
royal year for the European royals with a look at the articles
during the months of April through June. April: Princess Caroline
and her children attend the annual Monaco Rose Ball. [getty
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The old decade is making its final bows
and in days, the 2010s will be part of history. For Europe’s ruling
houses, it’s been a momentous ten years and among the most striking
and significant moments of that decade have been the abdications
that swept in a new, younger set of monarchs. From the expected
change of ruler in the Netherlands to the surprises in Belgium and
Spain, the…
As we do each year, we are taking a look
back at the European royals’ years from charity visits, state
visits, deaths, baby announcements, and more. Here is a highlight
review of the months of January through March, and the stories we
covered. January: The Danish…
King Harald reacts to the death of his former son-in-law Ari Behn
25th December 2019
King Harald of Norway has released a
short statement following the death of his former son-in-law Ari
Behn. The statement has been released on behalf of both His Majesty
and Queen Sonja, in which Harald reflects on his sadness at the
news. His Majesty said: “It is…
Tragedy in Norway as Princess Märtha Louise's former husband Ari Behn takes his own life
25th December 2019
Ari Behn, the former husband of Princess
Märtha Louise of Norway and the father of her three children, has
died at the age of 47. The Royal Palace confirmed the news in a
statement on Christmas Day, saying Mr Behn took his own life. In a
statement this evening, King Harald said: “It is with great sadness
that the Queen and I have received the message of Ari Behn’s
passing.
Video: King Carl XVI Gustaf delivers annual Christmas address to Sweden
25th December 2019
King Carl XVI Gustaf has delivered his
annual Christmas Day address to the Swedish people on television
and radio. He began his speech by revealing that he celebrated with
his children and grandchildren (minus Princess Madeleine and her
family who reside in Florida) on 23…
Video: King Willem-Alexander addresses the Dutch public on Christmas Day, stressing the importance of freedom
25th December 2019
From the Vestibule of Huis ten Bosch
Palace, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands gave his Christmas
Day address that was pre-recorded. It aired at 1 pm on NOS on NPO1
and on Radio 1. His Majesty spoke of what connects Dutch people –
from language to equality.
Taking a look at “Kongsseteren” – The Norwegian Royals Christmas home
25th December 2019
Every year, the Norwegian King and Queen
celebrate Christmas at the grand royal lodge called “Kongsseteren”
in the expensive neighbourhood of Holmenkollen in Oslo. Let us take
a look at this magnificent royal property. “Kongsseteren”, formerly
called The Kings Villa, is a property and timber lodge which is
under the Norwegian Royal Family’s private ownership. The property
is…
