During the Second World War, hundreds of
Norwegian Jews were arrested and deported. Only nine of the
deportees survived and returned. Crown Prince Haakon has remembered
them as he took part in the national memorial ceremony on
International Holocaust Day in Oslo. The ceremony took place at the
memorial made by the British artist Antony Gormley, given as a gift
from the Norwegian government in…
Bjørn Ransve is one of Norway`s most
renowned living artists. On January 29th 2022, Her Majesty Queen
Sonja opened the Ransve exhibition “State of the Art” at the Haugar
Art Museum in Tønsberg. The exhibition consists of the artist’s
graphic works over…
Concerns were raised after King Harald of
Norway developed cold symptoms and decided to take sick leave for
several days. The news, on January 28th 2022, came the day after
Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt had tested positive for
coronavirus just hours after an…
King Philippe of the Belgians supported
his sister and brother-in-law by attending the funeral of Prince
Lorenz’s mother. His Majesty arrived at the Loreto Chapel,
located alongside the homonym monastery, in Muri, Argovia canton,
Switzerland, alongside his sister Princess Astrid and her
husband. The funeral service for Archduchess Margherita of
Austria-Este took place on Saturday, 29…
King Felipe of Spain celebrates his 54th
birthday in a rare break from tradition. Because 30 January falls
on a Sunday, he will not be working, as he has done most years
since becoming an actively working member of the Royal
Family. He will have more time to reflect on…
The important advice Crown Princess Mary received from her mother
30th January 2022
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has
revealed the important advice her late mother shared with her. The
Crown Princess said that her mother, Henrietta Donaldson, told her:
“You can only be yourself.” Mary added that this advice has gotten
her through a lot…
Princess Caroline stands at brother's side as Monaco celebrates its patron and marks one year since Princess Charlene was last seen in public
29th January 2022
The Monaco Princely Family have taken
part in the traditional celebrations for Sainte Devote, the
principality’s patron. Prince Albert was accompanied by his
children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, as well as his
sister, Princess Caroline of Hanover, his nephew Louis Ducruet and
his niece, Camille Gottlieb. On Wednesday night, Prince
Albert was accompanied by several members of his…
Hereditary Prince Alois presided over his
18th opening of Parliament on the 17th of January 2022. Alois has
been Hereditary Prince since his father’s ascension to the throne
in 1989 and is also currently serving as the country’s Regent. His
father appointed him…
Queen Letizia handed out the Luis
Carandell Prizes for Parliamentary Journalism during the 13th
edition of its awards. The prizes are handed out by the
Spanish Senate and present awards for two categories: Parliament
and Territories. Each of the categories has a prize…
King Harald of Norway has developed cold
symptoms just hours after it was confirmed he had come into contact
with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus. King
Harald, who turns 85 next month, is now on sick leave. In a brief
statement, the Royal Court said he would be away from his duties
for the ”next few days” while tests and examinations are carried
out. Just hours…
