Belgium

Belgian Princess calls for her country to apologise for its colonial past as King Philippe announces trip to Congo

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22nd February 2022
Princess Esmeralda of Belgium has once again called on her country to apologise for its colonial past in Congo.  In an interview she granted Agence France Presse (AFP), and published on Thursday, 17 February, the Princess said that Belgium must apologise for the atrocities perpetrated during the years when Congo was under European control.  Princess Esmeralda’s request comes as King…
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Royal Relations: How Elizabeth II is linked to Harald V of Norway

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21st February 2022
As King Harald marks his 85th birthday, Royal Central looks at the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and the King of Norway. There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful…
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Norway

Who is King Harald?

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21st February 2022
King Harald is the first King of Norway born on Norwegian soil in 567 years. He was born at Skaugum estate on 21 February 1937 and is the son of King Olav of Norway and his wife Martha, who was Crown Princess of Norway and Princess of Sweden. King Harald grew up at the…
Norway

King Harald of Norway marks birthday by celebrating abroad

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21st February 2022
King Harald V of Norway is 85 years old today. And while it’s a milestone moment for some, there is no special tradition of celebrating birthdays like 85 in Norway related so the day will not be marked very visibly in the country. Norwegian Fortresses will fire a royal salute at 12 o`clock, with a total of 21 shots. The state-owned Norwegian TV channel NRK will also broadcast programmes…
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Sweden

Sweden's Princess Leonore celebrates birthday as her mother shares a new photo on Instagram

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20th February 2022
Sweden’s Princess Leonore is celebrating her eighth birthday. To mark the occasion, her mother, Princess Madeleine, has shared a new photo of the young royal on her Instagram account. The photo was taken of Princess Leonore outside, seemingly in Miami, with the royal in a sleeveless dress. On her Instagram post, Princess Madeleine said: “Happy Birthday to our strong and…
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