Denmark

Prince marries girlfriend after long legal battle

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 celebrating Prince Gustav and Princess Carina. They were married on Saturday in Berleburg Palace Chapel. Gustav, 7th Prince…
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Norway

Norway’s parliament votes over the abolishment of the monarchy

Norway has just seen its parliament vote 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 on loyalty to the King. The proposal fell with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. Several opinion polls…
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DenmarkEuropean Royals

Crown Prince Family of Denmark participate in the Royal Run

The Crown Prince Family of Denmark raced around the country on Monday for this year’s edition of the Royal Run. This year, there were Royal Runs in Aalborg, Aarhus, Kolding, Næstved and Copenhagen/Frederiksberg. Before the day’s races began, Crown Prince Frederik shared a selfie on the Danish Royal House’s Instagram and captioned it: “It’s a very special day we’re kicked…
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NorwaySpain

King Felipe congratulates tennis legend

King Felipe of Spain was joined by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in Paris to watch the final of the tennis men’s individual tournament Roland Garros.  The final was played on Sunday, 5 May by Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal and young Norwegian promise Casper Ruud, whom Nadal defeated in 3 sets, with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.  Upon his arrival, King…
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