Sweden

Queen Silvia visits Lebanon for Mentor Arabia

From 15 October to 17 October, Queen Silvia was in Lebanon to celebrate the Mentor Foundation’s 25th anniversary. Mentor Arabia is a regional non-governmental organization that advocates for youth empowerment to prevent risky behavior among children and youth and it was created in 2006. On 15 October, Queen Silvia was officially received by Lebanon’s President and First Lady.
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Spain

Princess Leonor: 'I promise to serve Spain'

In her first major speech, the heir to the throne of Spain has pledged her ongoing service to her country and all those living in it. Princess Leonor made her promise at the Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo which she is overseeing for the first time. Speaking…
NorwayPalaces & Buildings

Security work begins on Oslo Royal Palace

The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed this week that new security measures are being put in place from this week. This new perimeter fencing around the Palace Park will be completed by the autumn of 2021. In a statement, the Royal Court said: “The goal is to prevent cars that have not been approved in advance from driving into the park and up to the Castle. The measures will not prevent…
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Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja to receive state visit from Slovenia next month

By the invitation of His Majesty King Harald, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor will undertake a state visit to Norway at the beginning of November. This is the first time Slovenia’s president will visit Norway. The trip is a revisit after the King and the Queen’s state visit to Slovenia in 2011. The programme includes an official welcome ceremony at the Royal…
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BelgiumLuxembourg

Stephanie of Luxembourg steps in for her injured mother in law

The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg took a central role in the latest stage of the Belgian State Visit to her country. Princess Stephanie accompanied Queen Mathilde to a series of events in place of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa who is recovering from a knee operation. Stephanie and Mathilde put the focus on education as Day Two of the State Visit got under way. They headed to the Belval…
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