There have always been close links
between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to
the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what
is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship
has been somewhat more peaceful than it was 1000 years ago. King
Haakon VIII, the newest monarch on the continent of Europe, and
King Charles III are third…
Norway now in official mourning for King Harald with Prime Minister saying ''the nation is in sorrow''
28th August 2026
Norway is in official mourning for King
Harald following his death at the age of 89. The Norwegian
government had announced that mourning begins today, August 28, and
will continue until the day of Harald V’s funeral. Mourning flags
are being hung at the Royal…
A quarter of a century on, how the shine came off the ultimate royal fairytale wedding
25th August 2026
The relationship between Crown Prince
Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under
scrutiny from the moment it became public knowledge. But by the
time they took their vows, in front of the ruling houses of Europe,
their romance had become one of the most…
King Harald has faced a number of
significant health challenges throughout his reign, with the
89-year-old monarch once again receiving treatment in hospital. The
latest health setback came on on Sunday evening when the Norwegian
Royal Court announced that the King’s condition had deteriorated
while he was being treated at the National Hospital in Oslo. Harald
was given antibiotics for…
So much for silly season! August is
typically the time for royal websites to run stories about
back-to-school or speculate about the most minute royal details,
but with Wednesday’s shock announcement that the Duke and Duchess
of Sussex and their children are moving back…
Forever or for now? Fresh questions as Prince Harry and Meghan begin journey back to UK
20th August 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be
moving back to the UK within days. Prince Harry and Meghan’s
surprise move will see them settle in the country by the end of
August with their children starting school somewhere in Britain in
early September. But several details…
Prime Minister says security arrangements for Prince Harry and Meghan are private as they head back to the UK
20th August 2026
Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has refused
to enter the debate about security arrangements for Prince Harry
and Meghan as they prepare to move back to the UK. The Duke and
Duchess of Sussex pulled yet another surprise on Wednesday when
they announced they want to return to the UK to live. Just hours
later, the Prime Minster was publicly asked about security for the
couple and their children…
Joan of Kent, also known as the ‘Fair
Maid of Kent’, was the first royal bride to hold the title Princess
of Wales, and she set a scandalous standard that seems to have
echoed down the centuries through its usage. Joan of Kent was born
during a time of tumult and…
Princess Eugenie's baby name pick, Adelaide, has a long royal history and links her daughter to an over looked queen
17th August 2026
Princess Eugenie has shared the name
she’s chosen for her baby daughter and it’s got some very regal
connections. The newest member of the Royal Family has been named
Adelaide Elizabeth Annina with the princess sharing that the choice
celebrated ”three…
This princess has just overseen a major
change to royal history as she and her husband oversee an
alteration to succession laws that will brig a tiny nation into the
21st century. But this royal, called Sophie, has another strange
succession claim to her name. For this princess who is pretty much
unknown outside the country she now calls home might have been in
line to claim the throne Charles III…
