Norway

King Harald's sick leave extended for second time

King Harald of Norway’s sick leave has been extended for a second time. The decision was announced late on February 6th 2022. It means that Crown Prince Haakon will take over the king’s duties between February 7th and 9th 2022 as acting regent of the Kingdom of Norway. King Harald’s next expected engagement will be on February 10th 2022 when he is set to receive the Foreign…
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European Royals

European royals cheer on their athletes as Beijing Winter Olympics are officially opened

The Beijing Winter Olympics officially started on Friday, and members of European royal families have already expressed their best wishes for athletes and other staff members competing.  Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, who is a member of the International Olympic Committee, travelled to the Chinese capital to take part in an IOC meeting before attending the Opening Ceremony with his colleagues…
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Denmark

Mary at 50: her passion for health issues

Crown Princess Mary’s patronages are varied, but a core theme runs through her royal work: her tireless support of health and healthcare organisations. Her health-related patronages number 17 total and feature organisations related to heart health, stroke research…
Denmark

The Aussie Princess that ensured the future of the monarchy

Crown Princess Mary turns 50-years-old on 6 February 2022, only a few weeks after her mother-in-law celebrated her 50th anniversary on the throne. And she does so, surrounded by the family she created when she married the future King.  Crown Prince Frederik met Mary Donaldson in a Sydney pub while on a break from the 2000 Olympic Games. The two maintained a long-distance relationship before…
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Denmark

How Mary met Fred: Olympics and royal love stories

When one thinks about the Olympics, love stories are not the first thing that comes to mind. Rather, the international event springs to mind fierce competitions, medals, country pride, and history. There are quite a few royals who have met their future spouses at the Olympic…
Denmark

New family photos revealed as Crown Princess Mary turns 50

The Danish Royal House has revealed new photos of Crown Princess Mary and her family as she celebrates her 50th birthday. The images were taken at Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg by Hasse Nielsen; they were released on 4 February. Hasse Nielsen © Four new photographs were released – two full family photos, one image of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and…
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