Norway

The Norwegian Royal Guards suffer under unusual heat wave

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5th June 2018
Southern Norway is now in an unusually warm period. A heat wave has hit the country and has lasted almost a month with temperatures of 30-32 degrees Celsius during the daytime. This is quite different from what the southern parts of Norway generally has – very low temperatures throughout the year. This heat wave has also affected the Norwegian Royal Guard. Now, measures have been taken to…
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European RoyalsGreece

Who is King Constantine II of Greece?

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2nd June 2018
On the occasion of His Majesty King Constantine of Greece’s birthday today, we look back on the monarch’s life, his time on the throne, time in exile and return to Greece. King Constantine was born on 2 June 1940 in Athens. He was only one-year-old when Italy and…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon attended Entrepreneur's Market

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31st May 2018
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended on Wednesday the Entrepreneur’s Market in Oslo at the Lillo Estate and Farm. It is the second consecutive year in which the Entrepreneur’s Market is organised at Lillo Farm by the industry company, The AF Group. During the event, Crown Prince Haakon was accompanied by Oslo’s Mayor, Marianne Borgen, and Group Executive Vice…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel visits Bäckahagens school

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31st May 2018
Yesterday, Prince Daniel of Sweden visited Bäckahagens school in Bandhagen, Sweden, for the purpose of getting children up and moving with his and Crown Princess Victoria’s Gen Pep organisation. The Prince chose to visit this school as it is part of the pilot programme of Gen Pep. The Royal Court explained that Bäckahagens school is “actively working to increase the movement and…
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Sweden

Swedish Royal Family’s National Day schedule announced

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30th May 2018
The schedule for the Swedish Royal Family on National Day (6 June) has been announced by the Royal Court of Sweden. The Royal Family will celebrate in both Stockholm and Strömsholm. To begin the morning, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will open the Royal Palace in Stockholm at 10 am at the Western Gate from the Outer Courtyard. Entry into the Royal Palace on National Day is free. More…
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