Denmark

Queen Margrethe delighted with surprise concert for her 81st birthday

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19th April 2021
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark turned 81 years old on 16 April 2021, a birthday which again was marked differently. Queen Margrethe spent the day at Fredensborg Castle, where her birthday was celebrated privately.Even though a small private celebration was held, many had turned up in the hope of getting a look at the Queen and she did not disappoint. She surprised those present by…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon to undertake digital visit to San Francisco

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16th April 2021
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will virtually visit San Francisco, California, on April 27 and 28. The visit to San Francisco is Norway’s first major virtual visit abroad, and many have the opportunity to follow this official visit digitally. The Crown Prince will be digitally accompanied by Norway’s Foreign Minister, Ine Eriksen Søreide; Minister of Trade and Industry, Iselin Nybø…
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Sweden to honour Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday

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14th April 2021
Sweden will honour the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday ahead of his funeral in the UK.The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to hold a Seraphim Toll for a deceased Knight of the Order of the Seraphim on the same day as the funeral. Prince Philip’s Seraphim Toll will take place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in…
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Prince Philip's last visit to Norway

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12th April 2021
During his life, Prince Philip visited Norway a number of times. He was in the country both on official tours, but he also visited his Norwegian relatives and friends privately on several occasions. The last time the Duke of Edinburgh visited Norway was in 2001. Even though…
Norway

King Harald returns to work after months of sick leave

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12th April 2021
King Harald of Norway`s sick leave is officially over and he will resume his constitutional duties from April 12th 2021.King Harald’s sick leave has been extended several times since an operation earlier this year and there was great interest in whether it would be further extended. In March, the Royal Court stated: “The king is making a good recovery and continues treatment and…
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