Norway

King Harald hospitalised with an infection

King Harald V of Norway has been admitted to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo. The king has been diagnosed with an infection that needs to be treated in hospital and he will remain there for several days. The Royal Court in Oslo says that His Majesty’s condition is stable. The King of Norway was due to be at Akershus fortress on Monday afternoon to mark the Day of Atonement and National…
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Sweden

A birthday celebration for a jubilee King

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated his 77th birthday in Stockholm with the debut of a new addition to the Royal Palace. The King’s traditional birthday salute occurred in the Outer Courtyard of Stockholm Palace while the Navy performed special music for the…
LuxembourgRoyal Weddings

IN PHOTOS: Princess Alexandra weds Nicolas Bagory

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, married Nicolas Bagory in a religious ceremony on 29 April. The wedding took place at Saint-Trophyme Church of Bormes-les-Mimosas in the south of France. See below for all the photos of the big day! The Private Collection of T.R.H. the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg /…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos heads back to the UAE after second trip to Spain since exile

King Juan Carlos returned to Abu Dhabi after leaving Spain.  The former King of Spain travelled to Europe last week, first stopping in London and then moving on to the country he reigned over for 37 years. He was in Galicia to participate in the II Volvo Regatta, which took place in Sanxenxo over the past few days. However, despite taking part in training and trials, the King was…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary visits Vanuatu to see firsthand the devastation caused by cyclones

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark paid a visit to Vanuatu earlier this week, seeing firsthand the devastation brought by cyclones as she tours the Pacific to see the consequences of climate change in this part of the world. The Danish Royal Court billed the visit to Vanuatu as one full of field visits to learn more about the crisis response after two cyclones and two earthquakes hit the island…
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