British RoyalsEuropean Royals

The royal escape to America

With the announcement that Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark are moving to the United States with their family, they join a list of other royals who have moved across the pond. So who are the royals who have relocated, and what appeals to the European royals about living in the U.S.? Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, Count Henrik, and Countess Athena will move to Washington D.C. in…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim is "proud" of crucial new defence appointment

Prince Joachim has undertaken a new role in his defence and diplomatic career, and has spoken about his pride in performing it.  On 17th March, the Danish Royal Household announced that Queen Margrethe’s second son would be appointed defence industry attaché at the Danish Embassy in Washington DC, where he would also cover Canada.  About this new role, the Prince said: “I am proud…
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Denmark

Prince Joachim of Denmark confirms move to the United States

Prince Joachim of Denmark and his family are moving to the United States. The prince, sixth in line to the Danish throne, will begin a new job in Washington D.C. in September. Ahead of that, Prince Joachim, along with his wife, Princess Marie, and their two children, Henrik and Athena, will move to the US capital in the summer. Prince Joachim will take up the role of Defence Industry…
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FeaturesSweden

A look at the Order of the Polar Star

Each royal house has its own royal chivalric orders. Sweden has several royal orders; the Order of the Polar Star is one of the oldest orders in Sweden. The Order of the Polar Star was established on 23 February 1748 by King Frederick I, along with the Order of the…
Sweden

Sweden reintroduces two royal orders

Sweden has reintroduced two royal orders and once again allows Swedish citizens to be granted knighthoods. The Order of Vasa and the Order of the Sword have been reintroduced. The Royal Court said: “Anyone who has made personal efforts for Sweden or for Swedish…
Norway

Planning permission for a royal home causes a row

The future king of Norway has found himself dealing with planning permissions after deciding he wants to alter his royal home. Crown Prince Haakon’s plans for a replacement for a barn on his estate were described as ”unusual” and ”not good enough”. However, the first in line has now been given the green light to go ahead. In the past week, permission has been…
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