Palaces & BuildingsSweden

Taking a look at Drottningholm Palace

The private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace, was built in the 1600s and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Swedish Monarchy says that it is the “most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for the period.” It has been the family’s private home since 1981 and is…
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Sweden

Causes close to a jubilee King's heart

As King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his Golden Jubilee, let’s look at some of the causes close to his heart. The Swedish Royal House website lists the environment, nature and conservation, Scouting, technology and cars, art, music, food and sports among the causes the King passionately supports. The King also has 61 patronages listed on his official web page; though these include honorary…
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Norway

Purchase of Queen Sonja's art under strong criticism

Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism. Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by Queen Sonja. It has…
Sweden

Swedish Jubilee: The King's Early Reign

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is celebrating his Golden Jubilee as 2023 marks 50 years since he ascended to the Swedish throne. This is a significant milestone as it is the first Golden Jubilee in Sweden. We will be looking at King Carl Gustaf’s early reign.  King Carl XVI Gustaf became King in September of 1973 at 27 after his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf, died. The King’s father…
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Norway

Man arrested by Norwegian Royal Guard

A man has been arrested near to the Royal Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who resists. The guards eventually…
Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story becomes TV-series

The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway. King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to become a…
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