Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visit reception centre for Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. While most have travelled to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Moldova, refugees are now beginning to arrive in European nations further away from the war, including Sweden. On March 22nd 2022, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visited Nynäshamn to talk to authorities and volunteers working to receive…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits Strömsholm Castle

Sweden is a small kingdom that has very many castles. For several centuries, the Swedish nobility was strong and during Sweden’s time as an empire, many castles were built throughout Sweden, especially in the southern parts of the kingdom. Crown Princess Victoria has…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria hands out prestigious awards

The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities was founded by Queen Lovisa Ulrika in 1753. The Academy’s main purpose is to promote and fund research in the humanities and social sciences as well as cultural environmental care. On March 21st 2022, Crown…
Norway

King Harald tests positive for Covid

King Harald of Norway has tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that the king, who is 85, has the virus on the morning of Tuesday March 22nd 2022. In a statement, it was stated that King Harald tested positive on March 22nd. The monarch is experiencing mild symptoms and will take sick leave for several days as well as observing all necessary isolation…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits NATO exercise

Uncertain times in Europe create the need for more military exercises. One of NATO’s largest military exercises in Norway is currently underway. It has been named Cold Respons. Crown Prince Haakon visited this exercise on March 21st 2022 and was clear in his message…
Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcome Austrian President and First Lady on state visit

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are hosting a state visit from Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and First Lady Doris Schmidauer.  The President and First Lady landed at Brussels’s Zaventem International Airport in the morning of Monday, 21 March, and they received the salute of a delegation of authorities before being driven to the Royal Palace.  Once…
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Norway

Queen Sonja to visit Venice

As pandemic restrictions ease, royal visits overseas are beginning again and Norway’s Royal Court has just confirmed that Queen Sonja will open the exhibition “The Sámi Pavilion” during the international art exhibition in Venice on 21 April. The exhibition highlights indigenous peoples’ contribution to contemporary art and the importance of artistic freedom of expression…
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