Norway

Norwegian royals observe tradition as they inaugurate new Parliament session

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4th October 2023
King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new legislative season.On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness arrived at the Parliament building in an open car, as tradition dictates. The short piece of Karl Johans Gate (Oslo’s main street) that…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg opens its monarchy's doors to children through an adventure website

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28th September 2023
The Luxembourgish Grand Ducal Court has launched a new website, aimed at explaining the monarchy to children.After a week of teasers on social media, 27 September saw the launch of the new platform, which coincided with kids getting settled into their new school year routines. The platform is designed in a fairytale book style and is full of sounds that remind of cartoons about…
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European Royals

Royals and selfies

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27th September 2023
Selfies are ever-present in our lives. They are constantly uploaded on social media, and more than likely, you’ve either taken a selfie yourself or know someone who has. It’s the ‘go-to’ form of photos for Generation Z and even the generations before them.The Dutch royals might take the crown for the most selfie-friendly royals as they have been seen several times…
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