Norway

King Harald’s New Year’s Eve speech

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31st December 2018
New Year’s Eve is the evening many people associate with a good dinner and fireworks. For the last 73 years, His Majesty the King’s Speech has also been a tradition for the Norwegian people, first on radio, now on TV. The speech is always started with the Norwegian royal anthem, and a grand view of the Royal Palace before King Harald has the entire population’s attention. “To those who…
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European RoyalsInternational royals

A look back at European and international royal 2018 events – part four

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30th December 2018
Our four-part series taking a look back at the year the European and international royals had concludes today with October through December. October Queen Letizia of Spain attended the final of the Women’s Basketball World Cup. Sue Bird lifts the trophy after the United States won the tournament for the ninth time. © Casa de S.M. el Rey Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece and…
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A look back at European and international royal 2018 events - part one

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27th December 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we are taking a look back at events in which the European and international royal families took part. In part one, we look at January, February, and March. January: The Danish royals attended their annual New Year receptions in Copenhagen. Embed from Getty Images Tens of thousands turned out to see Japan’s Emperor Akihito for the New Year. Embed from Getty…
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Sweden

“I hope these days give you the opportunity to reflect,” King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in Christmas Day address

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25th December 2018
“I hope these days give you the opportunity to reflect,” said King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in his annual Christmas Day address to the Swedish people.His Majesty began his remarks discussing that many across Sweden are celebrating with their loved ones but also recognising that some in Sweden do not observe the Christmas holiday. However, he said, “Regardless how your Christmas looks, I…
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