OtherRomania

Moldova issues stamp to commemorate King Michael I

On Wednesday, The Republic of Moldova’s National Mail service will issue a stamp and postcard with King Michael I of Romania to commemorate one year from the sovereign’ death. This news was announced by the Romanian royal court this week. The stamp and postcards can be purchased from all Moldovan postal offices and can be used for dispatches from the territory of the Republic of Moldova to…
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Norway

Queen Sonja handed out the Queens School Award 2018

Monday morning, Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway handed out the prestigious Queen Sonja Scholl Award 2018. This year it was Apaløkka school in Oslo who received the prize for their great effort of creating inclusion for all children. Upon arrival, Her Majesty Queen Sonja…
Sweden

The Swedish Royal Family mourns Count Oscar Bernadotte af Wisborg

The Swedish Royal family has bid their final farewell to Count Oscar Bernadotte af Wisborg who died a few weeks ago. King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia all stepped out wearing black to attend Count Oscar Bernadotte af Wisborg’s funeral on Sunday. He was a second cousin of King Carl Gustaf’s father as well as of King Harald V of…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe’s programme for Iceland visit announced

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe will visit Iceland’s capital of Reykjavík on Saturday, 1 December 2018. During her stay, she will experience a tight schedule. Her Majesty is touring the country to mark the 100th anniversary of Iceland’s sovereignty. Upon arrival, the Queen is to visit the concert and opera house, Harpa and will be received by Iceland’s President and First Lady Eliza Jean Reid.
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary makes secret trip to Kenya

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has made an unannounced trip to Kenya to meet with and focus on organisations that aim to improve the rights of girls and women. The Crown Princess was accompanied by Danish Minister of Development Cooperation Ulla Tørnæs. The trip was kept…
DenmarkEuropean Royals

Information regarding Queen Margrethe's New Year's Eve speech has been released

One of the highlights of Christmas Day in many UK households is The Queen’s Speech at 3:00 pm. Denmark has a similar highlight but at 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve where Queen Margrethe gives a speech which is broadcast live on television, radio and the internet. Traditionally this address is given from the Queen’s drawing room in Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg. However, this year the…
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