Sweden

A very royal meeting as an emperor welcomes a king

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden was welcomed to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by Emperor Naruhito of Japan during an important visit to the country. The King of Sweden has been visiting Expo 2025 during an official visit to Japan and as his time in the country came to a close, he met the Emperor of Japan.  The Swedish king began his trip on 13 May and visited the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025 in…
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Norway

King Harald hosts Barack Obama at summer home

King Harald of Norway met up with an old friend as he hosted the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, at his summer home. The King of Norway was joined by his daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mette Marit, for the meeting. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was also there.  The Norwegian king welcomed President Obama to his official summer home, Bygdø Kongsgård. The…
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Monaco

Emotional moment for Princess Charlene on very special day for her family

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco have reached a major milestone this week as they made their First Communion.  The prince and princess, who are ten, made their communion at Monaco Cathedral with their parents, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, watching. The Monegasque royal family shared photos of Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Isabella after the service. The twins, who…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia picks diamond flowers and pretty pink stones for glittering appearance

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have been hosting Icelandic President Tómasdóttir for a State Visit. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine wore some of their favourite jewels for the State Dinner that took place in the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Queen Silvia chose a gem known as Queen Sofia’s Nine Prong Tiara, an impressive diamond tiara with floral…
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