Norway

King Harald informed Princess Märtha Louise of her former husband's suicide

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9th February 2021
In an interview with TV2, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway talked about her former husband’s suicide on Christmas Day 2019. The news of Ari Behn’s death shook the whole of Norway. It was already known that The Royal Family received the news while celebrating at the royal lodge of Kongsseteren in Holmenkollen. But only now has Märtha Louise revealed how she received the…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Sámi-people's day

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8th February 2021
Sunday 6 February marked Sámi people’s day. Crown Prince Regent Haakon marked the day with a digital greeting to all Norwegian Sámi and those who are part of the Sámi culture and have indigenous ancestors.His Royal Highness said: “Dear all, Lihkku beivviin!
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Norwegian Farmers' Association

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8th February 2021
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Regent Haakon of Norway has sent a digital greeting to the Norwegian Farmers’ Association, thanking the organisation for 125 years of protecting Norwegian agriculture and suitable working conditions for farmers. In his message, Crown Prince Haakon emphasised his thanks to the association for providing short-haul food of high quality during the pandemic and…
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Sweden

Swedish version of “The Crown” is underway

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5th February 2021
The life of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to become a TV series, inspired by «The Crown». Sweden’s TV4 has shared the news that they are making a series about the Swedish Royal Family with the streaming service C More.Season One will go over six episodes but, according to TV4, they has ambitions for several seasons. Josefine Tengblad, TV4’s drama director, believes that…
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CoronavirusSpain

Queen Letizia hears about impact of pandemic on work against drug addiction

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4th February 2021
Queen Letizia learned how the coronavirus pandemic has had an effect on the prevention of drug use in Spain.On Tuesday, the Queen chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Help Against Drug Addiction (FAD).Accompanied by Ignacio Bayón, FAD President; Beatriz Martín Padura, General Director; María Rodríguez Renovales, General Secretary; and with the trustees…
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