Norway

Prince Sverre Magnus joins his parents for rare outing

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24th January 2025
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway were joined by their son on the slopes this week in a rare appearance from the 19 year old.The Crown Prince and Crown Princess visited Vivil this week, an organisation that helps people with intellectual disabilities enjoy skiing. The athletic club has training grounds in Asker, Bærum, and Oslo where athletes can take part in…
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Belgium

Why Queen Mathilde made history when her husband took the throne

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20th January 2025
Queen Mathilde is a dedicated consort and in the twelve years since becoming Queen of the Belgians has truly made the role her own. However, she made history on the day that her husband took the throne. The Queen of the Belgians was born Mathilde Marie Christine Ghislaine d’Udekem d’Acoz with the honorific Jonkvrouw (the lowest title in the Belgian aristocracy). She was born to…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria begins next stage of officer training

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16th January 2025
Crown Princess Victoria has begun the next phase of her officer training.The Swedish Royal Court shared new photos of the future queen of Sweden with fellow officers at the Swedish National Defence University and revealed that she has now begun, as of 13 January, the course in basic military strategy.While Crown Princess Victoria has previous military training, spending 2003 at the Swedish…
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Sweden

King Carl Gustaf visits Sweden's highest church

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14th January 2025
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden began his week at great heights with a visit to the highest church in the country.The Swedish King visited the church at Sälen, the highest church in Sweden standing at over 700 metres above sea level. Archbishop Martin Modéus…
Norway

Queen Sonja released from hospital

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12th January 2025
After an evening spent in Lillehammer Hospital with atrial fibrillation, Queen Sonja has been discharged with a normal heart rhythm.The Queen of Norway had been admitted following a skiing trip where her heart rate was elevated, though the Norwegian Royal Court shared at the time that “The situation is not considered serious and the Queen is in good shape.”After Queen…
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