DenmarkNorwaySweden

Queen Sonja and Queen Silvia praise Queen Margrethe for her help in revealing interviews

By
13th January 2022
This week marks 50 years since Queen Margrethe became Queen of Denmark. And as she prepares for her Jubilee, the Danish Monarch has won high praise from two of Europe’s longest serving consorts. Danish TV channels have been showing a number of TV programmes about the Queen’s life and work. Denmark’s largest TV channel recently broadcast a new documentary about Margrethe II.
Read more
History

The unknown composer who would have been King

By
7th January 2022
Several military marches that are a part of our musical heritage were composed by King Carl Johan of Sweden and Norway’s grandson, Prince Gustaf. In 1852, the 25-year-old Gustaf, the “singer prince,” became the first royal to die at the new palace in the Norwegian capital of Christiania. Despite his young age, he had managed to write more than fifty pieces of music &#8211…
Read more
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria reacts to criticisms toward her choice of dog

By
3rd January 2022
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has been criticised for her choice of dog, and for the first time, the Crown Princess has reacted to the strong criticism that was directed at the family’s choice. When Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel got a small dog for the family in 2020, many were happy as a pet can contribute to a lot of happiness in a family. It is also educational and…
Read more
Sweden

Queen Silvia cancels overseas trip to Dubai after becoming unwell

By
13th December 2021
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden was due to travel to Dubai this week for a series of overseas engagements. However, the 77-year-old royal has been forced to cancel her plans after catching a cold. Queen Silvia became ill three days after the Nobel celebrations last Friday in which more than 250 people participated. On Thursday, the day before the Nobel ceremony, the Swedish Queen also…
Read more