Norway

What a hectic year 2019 will be for Norway’s royal family

The King and Queen, who in August 2018 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, are not stepping down from work. 2018 was a busy year; however, 2019 will be even more hectic for the Norwegian royals. Confirmation, state visits and county tours are among the highlights of the dense programme that awaits the Royal Family in 2019. In 2018, the royal couple were on a state visit to both Argentina…
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Norway

King Harald’s New Year’s Eve speech

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

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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