Norway

Norwegian Royal Family returns to work after eventful summer

On Thursday, the Norwegian Royal Family concluded their summer holiday with a week-long cruise with the royal yacht to the islands of Svalbard. Friday was, therefore, the first official workday for the royals. King Harald met with his government to begin the autumn’s weekly council of states which are held at the Royal Palace in Oslo. This also marks the end of the tourist season at the…
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Norway

Norwegian royals visit Svalbard

The summer holiday for the Norwegian Royal Family is now almost over. Last week King Harald, Queen Sonja and Princess Astrid attended the funeral of former minister for foreign affairs Thorvald Stoltenberg. Following the funeral, large parts of the Norwegian Royal Family…
Monaco

Princess Charlene visits nursing home

Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco made a surprise visit he A Qiétüdine retirement home in Monaco on Saturday, 4 August. Though the royal was thought to be on summer vacation, she took the time to visit with staff and was captured smiling and interacting with…
European Royals

Crown Prince Leka: "Kosovo and Albania should be united under a monarchy"

In an interview with the Albanian newspaper Diell, Crown Prince Leka II says that he thinks, the best solution for Kosovo and Albania would be to unite under a re-established Albanian monarchy. The Crown Prince points out that ever since the royal family returned from their life in exile, their task has been to take down barriers between the Albanians and promote the unification of the Albanian…
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Sweden

Who was King Karl IX of Sweden?

A not so well known Swedish monarch got international attention last Tuesday when two crowns and one orb from the Swedish royal regalia was stolen from Strängnäs Cathedral. The crown and the orb were the funeral regalia to King Karl IX and his wife, Queen Kristina. So, who…
Luxembourg

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg reveal holiday photos

The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has revealed new photos from their summer holiday. The family is spending their holiday in Cabasson in southern France. Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were joined by Henri’s 97-year-old father, Grand Duke Jean and brother, Prince Jean. Prince Jean also brought along his eldest daughter, Princess Marie-Gabrielle; her husband, Antonius…
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Sweden

New findings in the pursuit of the stolen Swedish crown jewels

New findings have been made by the Swedish police in the pursuit of the stolen royal regalia. According to a source that has spoken to the Swedish newspaper Expressen, the police is undergoing an intensive search in the coastal area of Roslagen. Police spokesperson Kristian Agneklev cannot confirm or deny that the stolen objects have been found but told the paper: “We have had a good…
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