Norway

Queen Sonja opens new school building in downtown Oslo

Queen Sonja of Norway marked the end of her summer holiday by opening the new Ruseløkka school in downtown Oslo. In a sunny and noisy schoolyard, on August 16th 2021, she was greeted by more than 500 students, teachers and invited guests. Queen Sonja was shown around the new school by tenth graders Shawn Luke San Jose Baluyot and Christine Karin Wendel. The entourage included the rector, the…
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Norway

Granddaughter of King Harald wins bronze medal in National Championships

The granddaughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja, Emma Tallulah Behn, has won the bronze medal during the Norwegian National Championships in horse jumping. The youngest daughter of Princess Martha Louise and the late Ari Behn was close to top position, but some mistakes in the final rounds meant it was bronze for Emma Behn. The news was shared on August 15th 2021 by The Norwegian Equestrian…
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Belgium

Belgian royal yacht for sale

A royal yacht belonging to Belgium’s former monarch, King Albert II and his wife, Queen Paola, is on the market. The couple has put the boat on sale for two million euros, according to Belgian media. The Alpa IV has belonged to Albert and Paola for over 12 years. It has four bedrooms and has room for 12 guests. The couple bought the yacht in 2009 for over 4.6 million euros and used it on…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik poses for cute picture with young royal fans

On Thursday, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark gave three royal fans (and all royal watchers) a glimpse of cuteness to remember.  The Danish Royal Household shared on their social media accounts pictures of the Crown Prince posing for photographs with three young fans dressed up in Royal Guards’ uniform.  The three children are twins, Malthe and William, and their friend Carl, and…
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