King Haakon steps down as ambassador of UNDP
King Haakon of Norway has stepped down as ambassador of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Toril-Iren Pedersen, Director of the UNDP Global Policy Centre…
Articles by Brittani Barger
King and Queen of Sweden attend memorial service after school attack
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden attended a memorial service in Fagersta following an attack at a school. The King and Queen attended…
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece turns 80
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece is marking her 80th birthday today. The Queen was born as Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark on 30 August 1946 in Amalienborg…
Norwegian Crown Jewels
While no longer used for coronations, we take a look at the Norwegian Crown Jewels as a new monarch takes the throne in Norway. The…
Bhutanese royals participate in GMC volunteer programme
Members of the Bhutanese Royal Family participated in the GMC volunteer programme in Gelephu Mindfulness City. King Jigme Khesar, Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme…
Crown Princess Victoria pays tribute to godfather King Harald
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has paid a touching tribute to her godfather, King Harald, after his death at the age of 89. The Swedish…
A look at Norway’s King Haakon VIII
King Haakon VIII is now on the Norwegian throne following the death of his father, King Harald, on 28 August. Prince Haakon Magnus was born…
Royal reactions to the death of King Harald
King Harald of Norway has died at the age of 89, and his royal counterparts from across the globe have released statements and tributes in…
New monarch in Norway with a very historic name
Norway’s new monarch, Haakon VIII, has now taken the throne with a very historic name. Haakon means “high son” in Old Norse, and the first…
A look at Queen Sonja of Norway
From a commoner to a Queen consort, we take a look at the life of the Dowager Queen of Norway. Sonja Haraldsen was born on…