Sweden

New photos released as Prince Alexander of Sweden turns two

Prince Alexander of Sweden, the older son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, turns two-years-old today. As tradition dictates, new photos were released by the Royal Court of Sweden of the young royal in celebration. Released this morning, his second birthday portraits were taken by Erika Gerdemark and feature His Royal Highness solo outdoors. Photo: Erika Gerdemark, Royal Court…
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Norway

King Harald visits Gjesdal and Bjerkreim

King Harald of Norway has a personal goal to visit all the municipalities in Norway. Yesterday, His Majesty visited two towns that he has never been to on an official visit. This happened the day after he handed out a cancer research award in memory of his father, King Olav. Yesterday the journey went to Gjesdal and Bjerkreim, in western Norway. The visit started in Gjesdal, and when the King…
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Denmark

Denmark's Crown Princess Mary to visit Seattle

The Royal Danish House has announced that Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will travel to Seattle, Washington, USA. Seattle is on the western coast of the country. She will be in the United States from 3 May to 5 May. The Crown Princess will head the head of a Danish art and…
The Netherlands

Who is Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau?

Prince Maurits is the son of Princess Margriet and cousin to the current King of the Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander. He was born in Utrecht on 17 April 1968 and is eldest of four brothers born to Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven – the others being Bernhard, Pieter-Christiaan and Floris. He entered military service both with the Marine Corps and the Navy and since May 2013 has…
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Norway

King Harald handed out King Olav Vs Cancer Research Prize 2018

Today His Majesty King Harald V of Norway handed out the prestigious King Olav Vs Cancer Research Prize for 2018. The award ceremony was in the atrium of Oslo University in downtown Oslo. King Harald handed out the prize dedicated in memory of his father on behalf of the Cancer Society in Oslo. Guest arrived at the ceremony from 12:30 today, and all guest had come by 12:45. His Majesty was the…
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