Sweden

Happy Birthday, Princess Madeleine! – 40 facts about the Swedish royal on her birthday

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10th June 2022
On 10 June 1982, Princess Madeleine of Sweden was born. To celebrate her 40th birthday, here are 40 facts about the Swedish royal: 1. Madeleine admitted in an interview on Skavlan that she is naturally a shy person, but she is “working on it.” 2. When she and her husband, Chris, lived in New York City, they would sometimes speak in German to one another to keep people from…
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Who is Princess Madeleine of Sweden?

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10th June 2022
As she marks her 40th birthday today, learn more about the youngest child of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden: She was born Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine on 10 June 1982 at Drottningholm Palace in Drottningholm, Sweden, as the youngest of King Carl XVI…
Norway

Record high support for the Norwegian monarchy

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9th June 2022
Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of loyalty to the King. However, the proposal fell through with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. As a…
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Norway

Queen Sonja to exhibit own art collection

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9th June 2022
This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at Queen Sonja’s art stable. Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be open until November and…
Denmark

Prince marries girlfriend after long legal battle

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9th June 2022
A 19-year battle has been brought to a happy end for one of Europe’s royal families. Last weekend, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie and Princess Benedikte, along with a number of other guests and family members, took part in…
Serbia

Crown Princess Katherine: “We come to give, not to take”

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9th June 2022
Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia has spoken of her passion for humanitarian work in a newly published interview with the Serbian newspaper “Politika”. She also touches on why it is so important to her to put her efforts towards strengthening the Serbian health system. Her Royal Highness says: “When the conflict in former Yugoslavia began, I felt the desire and will of the Serbian…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Juan Carlos cancels second trip to Spain

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8th June 2022
Fresh troubles are on the horizon in Spain, as rumours arise that King Juan Carlos was prevented from visiting the country again. The former Monarch was supposed to return to Sanxenxo, where he also stayed during his visit in May, for the second leg of a sailing competition, which will take place on the 10th of June, and for the world Championships, which will be from the 14th to the…
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