Denmark

King Frederik gives royal approval to Danish Olympic team

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…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet

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…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 47th birthday

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…
Norway

A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family

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…
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Spain

King Felipe echoes his daughters as he closes awards ceremony

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…
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Denmark

The palace that King Frederik and Queen Mary will call home for the summer

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…
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