Norway

Crown Prince Haakon sends his condolences to the King of Tonga after tsunami

Recently, the Pacific Ocean has been hit by a series of natural disasters. Tonga in particular has suffered from a major volcanic eruption which also caused a tsunami that hit many of the islands in the small kingdom. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has sent a message of condolence to King Tupou VI of Tonga after the volcanic eruption and the subsequent tsunami that has hit the island state…
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Serbia

Serbia's royals in mourning

The Serbian royal family is in mourning after recent death of the influential Orthodox bishop Sabac Lavrentije. The Serbian royal family issued a statement after the death of the holy patriarch, with Crown Prince Alexander writing: “With great sadness I have received…
Denmark

Prince Nikolai of Denmark moves back to Copenhagen from Paris

For the past six months, Prince Nikolai of Denmark has been on a study stay in Paris with his girlfriend, Benedikte Thoustrup. Prince Nikolai is the eldsted son of Prince Joachim and his former wife Countess Alexandra. He is the eldest grandson of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark. After studying for a semester in Paris, Prince Nikolai is now on his way home to Denmark. His mother’s…
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Spain

Spain's Infanta Cristina separates from husband, Inaki Urdangarin

Infanta Cristina of Spain has separated from her husband, Inaki Urdangarin. The couple, who have been married for 24 years and who have four children together, have parted just days after photos of Inaki Urdangarin holding hands with another woman appeared in the Spanish press. In a brief statement, the couple said ”by mutual accord, we have decided to to separate. Our dedication to…
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Denmark

Crown Princess Mary reveals details from her wedding in a new book

In the time leading up to Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik’s wedding on 14 May 2004, Mary received a particular piece of good advice. That and much more the Crown Princess tells about in a new book. On the occasion of her 50th birthday, Crown Princess Mary is the focus of a “Mary – HRH The Crown Princess.”, which will be published on 31 January. One of the…
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