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The failed attack on King Harald and Queen Sonja

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8th June 2020
The 7th of June is a special day in Norwegian history. On that day, the Norwegians celebrated both the end of the Union with Sweden in 1905 and the return of King Haakon in 1945 following the Second World War. This year, there was no celebration because of the coronavirus, despite the jubilees. During the grand celebration in 2005, the Norwegians also celebrated that it was King Harald’s…
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Palaces & BuildingsSweden

Protests turn violent outside Stockholm Palace

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5th June 2020
Throughout this week, there have been several days with protests just outside the Royal Palace in Stockholm which have turned violent. Protesters have clashed with the police outside the palace in connection with the demonstration against racism and police violence following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The Stockholm Police Department had allowed the organisers to gather with a…
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History

Damaged statue of King Louis XVI in USA attracts royal attention

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2nd June 2020
The current situation in the United States, where President Trump has said he will authorise the military to enter towns and cities unless growing civil unrest comes to an end, has drawn attention around the world. In these circumstances, it is perhaps not unsurprising to hear members of royal families share their opinions.The protests began following the death of George Floyd on May 25th…
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CoronavirusRoyal WeddingsThe Yorks

Sarah, Duchess of York's poignant message to Princess Beatrice on her missed wedding day

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29th May 2020
Sarah, Duchess of York has posted a special tribute to her elder daughter on what should have been one of the biggest days of her life. The proud mother had told Princess Beatrice of the joy she brings her on the day she was meant to get married.Sarah posted the message to Beatrice on her official Instagram page. Sharing a family photo of the princess as a youngster, the Duchess wrote…
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