His Majesty King Harald answered
questions from the Norwegian press during the second day of the
royal state visit to China. He was then asked question on his views
on the human rights in China. King Harald says China has made
economic progress, but there is still a way to go with human
rights. “We will have a dialogue with China about this,” said His
Majesty to Norwegian state television…
After a few days of duty, King Harald and
Queen Sonja launched their extended state visit to China on
Thursday. The royals were then officially received by local
representatives and children at the west-Chinese city of Dunhuang.
The official welcome ceremony was the only…
While the United Kingdom was celebrating
the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank, over in Spain,
the royals were taking part in National Day celebrations which are
held each year on 12 October. As in previous years, King Felipe and
Queen Letizia brought along…
Princess Estelle of Sweden, 6, joined her
mother, Crown Princess Victoria and grandfather, King Carl XVI
Gustaf for a trip to the National Museum of Fine Arts in Stockholm
earlier this week ahead of its reopening today. His Majesty and
Their Royal Highnesses view Elias Martin’s oil painting. Photo:
Sara Friberg / Kungl. Royal Court The royals view Emile Mascré’s
painting of their ancestor…
His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty
Queen Sonja of Norway officially began their state visit to China
on Thursday. Their Majesties were received in a welcome ceremony in
the city of Dunhuang in the Gansu Province of Western
China. The King and Queen were met at the…
Princesses who married commoners: Sweden's Princesses Margaretha, Désirée and Christina
11th October 2018
Ahead of Princess Eugenie’s wedding this
Friday, we look at other royals who have married commoners.
Despite living mostly private lives these days, the four older
sisters of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden were famously known in
their youth as the Haga Princesses. The…
His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the
Netherlands has said that he fears and regrets the British people’s
decision to leave the European Union. The King’s comments come only
a few weeks before he and Queen Maxima travel to the UK on an
official state visit. According to The Guardian, King
Willem-Alexander said the Dutch government’s position remained one
of regret that Brexit was…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are to
play an integral role in the upcoming State Visit of King
Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands when they
visit the United Kingdom later this month. Edward and Sophie will
act as hosts to the King and Queen for much of…
Buckingham Palace has released further
details about the upcoming State Visit of King Willem-Alexander and
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands when they visit the United Kingdom
next month. It has been confirmed that Their Majesties will pay a
State Visit as the guests of Queen…
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa send congratulations to Nobel Peace Prize winners
6th October 2018
Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad were
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2018 this week for
their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon in wars
and armed conflicts. Following the news, Grand Duke Henri and
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa send their congratulations to the two
laureates. It reads: “It is with great joy that we learn the
news of Dr. Denis Mukwege and Mrs. Nadia Murad…
