Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess
Mary of Denmark will undertake their first official overseas visit
this year later this month, travelling to India as part of an
economic delegation. From 26 February to 1 March, the Crown Prince
Couple will visit India under the banner of “Partners for Green and
Sustainable Progress” to highlight “green transition,” according to
the Danish Royal…
Queen Máxima to see efforts to help families with soaring energy bills
23rd February 2023
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is set to
undertake a very important engagement in the context of her work in
finance and financial independence. On Thursday, the Dutch
Queen will visit the customer service centre at the Temporary
Energy Emergency Fund, in The Hague…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark undergoes ''extensive'' surgery
22nd February 2023
The Queen of Denmark is recovering in
hospital after undergoing a planned operation on her back. The
surgery was described as ”extensive” in the brief update issued by
the Danish Royal Household. Queen Margrethe is now resting and is
expected to stay in…
A loving tribute to King Constantine from his granddaughter
22nd February 2023
Since the death of the Constantine II, in
January 2023, several members of the Greek royal family have gone
public and shown their love for him. The latest is the King’s
granddaughter, Princess Olympia of Greece and Denmark. The Greek
princess has taken to Instagram this week with two photographs of
her late grandfather. The first image shows King Constantine
performing martial arts. The…
Crown Prince Frederik in secret briefing
22nd February 2023
It is not every day that secret meetings
from royal calendars are made public, but Denmark has made an
exeption. Crown Prince Frederik has just been involved a major
briefing on important relief work. The meeting with representatives
from the Danish Red Cross was not…
How a birthday gift for King Harald caused controversy in Norway
22nd February 2023
As King Harald marked his 86th birthday,
debate was dominating the media about a gift he received when he
turned 85 in 2022. King Harald received a valuable vase as a gift
from Russian President Vladimir Putin just before Russia went to
war against Ukraine. The king…
Crown Princess Mary helped present
Denmark’s most prestigious research prizes earlier this week. The
EliteForsk Awards, founded and presented annually by the Ministry
of Education and Research, presents five prizes to the country’s
top researchers and research students. According to the EliteForsk
website, “The purpose of the EliteForsk initiative is to raise
awareness of outstanding…
Norway's King Harald receives poignant birthday gift
22nd February 2023
King Harald of Norway marked his birthday
this week on 21 February. To celebrate the occasion, the King was
gifted a very special present from all the workers at the Royal
Court. In March 2022, while touring the exhibit “The King’s Cars,”
King Harald…
Princess Madeleine decides against travelling to Sweden as King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery
21st February 2023
Last week, it was reported that Princess
Madeleine was to be at her father’s side during his heart
operation. However, the Swedish media now reports that the plans
changed, and that the Princess never travelled to Sweden. King Carl
XVI Gustaf’s youngest child…
Why we didn't see the King of Norway on his birthday
21st February 2023
King Harald of Norway, one of the
longest-reigning monarchs in the world, turned 86-years-old on 21
February 2023. The King, who has been on the throne for over 30
years, is known for his role as a creator of unity and a unifying
force in Norway. His birthday was celebrated throughout the country
and many wished him well on his day. To mark the occasion, a
21-gun-salute will be fired at noon…

