Denmark

Queen Margrethe attends premiere of movie based on namesake Queen

On Wednesday, the Imperial Cinema in Copenhagen was the backdrop for one of the first movie premieres that followed the forced shutdown.  Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II arrived at the theatre for the premiere of the Danish film “Margrete den Første”, which in its English version has received the title of “Margrete-Queen of the North”. The movie focuses on the life of Queen…
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Spain

Queen Letizia officially opens new school year

On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Letizia reprised one of the most prized traditions of the Spanish Royal Family and travelled to Zaragoza to open the new school year.  The tradition is for members of the Royal Family to travel to an institution of each level of education (primary school, middle school, high school and, sometimes, university) and visit the facilities to mark the beginning of the…
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Norway

A hectic day for King Harald as the 84-year-old King returns to full-time royal duties

After a period marked by illness and absence, King Harald of Norway is back at work full time. On Monday, His Majesty attended an event at the football club Vålerenga. Tuesday also turned out to be a hectic day for the 84-year-old monarch. The King hosted lunch at the Royal Palace before attending an award ceremony later that day. It is a tradition that the King and Queen invite new…
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Denmark

Royals confirm return of sparkling New Year’s traditions after pandemic

One of the most glittering and stately events on the Danish Royal Family’s calendar will return in 2022: the New Year’s Levees and the New Year’s Reception. In a statement on the Danish Royal House’s website, they note: “For centuries, the Royal House and the Danes have wished each other a happy New Year. The origins of today’s New Year’s levee and New Year’s…
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