Norway

The young prince taking on an unexpected leading role

Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, the son and youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears to be taking on an ever increasing public role.The nineteen year old joined his parents at their Asker estate, Skaugum, where they hosted a friendly football match. Crown Princess Mette-Marit coached Team Skaugum who were joined by Asker Unified, Furuset Regnbuen, and…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit gets to grill one of her favourite authors

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has widely shared her love of literature and reading and supports a number of literary events. Now, she has hosted a panel with celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami, a rare public appearance for the author. It also was a reunion for the two after a surprise first meeting.The Norwegian Literature Festival is the largest literary festival in the…
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Denmark

The future king of Denmark receives a special gift from his old friends

Crown Prince Christian welcomed a few ‘old friends’ to Amalienborg on Tuesday as he reunited with three guests from his 18th birthday celebrations in October 2023.The future king of Denmark was presented with a special book, Takkebogen (in English: Book of Thanks), compiled by the guests at his 18th birthday celebrations and filled with memories and reflections and letters of the…
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Sweden

King Carl Gustaf in historic gesture as Sweden marks Veterans' Day

King Carl XVI Gustaf made an historic gesture as he marked his country’s Veterans’ Day.The Swedish king presented the prestigious Military Cross of the Order of the Sword, Second Class to Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti, making her the first woman outside the country’s royal family to be given the award.Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti was recognised for the bravery…
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