With the Olympics a little over a week
away, athletes everywhere are preparing to represent their country.
King Frederik has visited several Danish athletes ahead of the
games to share his support. Denmark will be sending 135 athletes to
the Olympic Games in Paris to compete in 20 different sports. The
Danish Royal Court has shared a video of Frederik meeting with
Jonathan Groth…
Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet
15th July 2024
Queen Margrethe was back at the theatre
to enjoy a mixed programme of ballet from the World Ballet Company
at Sostrupp Castle on Norddjurs. The queen was able to see
the World Ballet Company perform excerpts of Sleeping Beauty,
Manon, and Giselle, three beloved…
Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 47th birthday
15th July 2024
Crown Princess Victoria was surrounded by
family as she celebrated her 47th birthday on Sunday. Sweden’s
future queen traditionally celebrates her birthday at Solliden
Castle on Öland, which is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal
Family. There, she was joined by…
A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family
15th July 2024
Many royal families have specific
residences that they use at certain times of the year, with many
enjoying a specific summer residence. The Norwegian Royal Family’s
summer home is a relatively new acquisition but King Harald and
Queen Sonja spend each summer there now. The Norwegian Royal
Family’s summer residence, Mågerø, is on the Mågerø peninsula on
Tjøme island, an island in…
King Frederik and Queen Mary are
officially on their first summer break as King and Queen, and
visitors will now be able to see the Changing of the Guard at
Gråsten Palace. Gråsten Palace is in Gråsten (in Southern Jutland)
and has been the summer residence of…
Sweden's royals start summer at Solliden with prizes
12th July 2024
King Carl XVI Gustaf awarded the 2024
Solliden Prize on Thursday and was joined by Queen Silvia and Crown
Princess Victoria. The Solliden Prize is awarded each year to
“a person who has made a recognised effort or achievement in any
area or has taken measures or taken…
It was a magical night in Lloret de Mar,
a small town near Barcelona, as the local Congress Forum played
host for the Princess of Girona Awards ceremony. Shortly after
7:15pm, the ceremony began, being hosted by journalist José Yélamo.
The musical interludes were provided by a group of young children
who are part of the Art Generation programme offered by the
Princess of Girona…
After kickstarting the awards season with
a visit to sculptor Jaume Plensa’s atelier and a dinner with
laureates from previous edition, Wednesday, 10th July was a day
with a full agenda for the Spanish royals. The day began
early for Princess Leonor and Infanta…
The Spanish Royal Family has arrived in
Catalonia, which for this week will act as the host for the
Princess of Girona Awards. Now in their 15th edition, the scheme
was created in 2009 to celebrate the young talents of Spain.
Kickstarting the two days of events…
The new Danish King and Queen have
arrived at their summer residence for the first time in their
reign. Gråsten Palace will be their home for the summer, and they
were met with a happy crowd as they made their arrival. A
palace with history The original residence on the site was a
sixteenth century noble’s hunting lodge but different fires and
accidents destroyed several houses. The…

