Podcast: Tour de France, Princess Madeline Book & Lillehammer Silver Jubilee

Crown Prince Frederik's announcement, Princess Madeleine has written a children's book, coronation news from Thailand, Meghan's New York visit causes controversy and a Silver Jubilee celebrated in Norway. Tour de France in Denmark Great news for Danish cyclists! Video: Kongehuset © Unfortunately, there is no transcript or English translation available. Princess Madeleine's book, Stella and…

Thai King Squashes Princess’s Political Bid To Become PM

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has denounced his older sister’s bid to run for Prime Minister in Thailand’s election in a statement on Friday, 8 February 2019. Princess Ubolratana Mahidol, aged 67, was nominated as a candidate for the Thaksin-alled Thai Raksa Chart Party, until the King intervened more than 12 hours later, saying it was…

Thailand Prepares For Royal Funeral in October

Thailand is still officially in mourning since the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October 2016 whose funeral rites and cremation will be held in Bangkok from 25 to 29 October 2017. The Thai Government has declared 26 October, the day of the Royal Cremation, as a public holiday to allow the people to take part…

Podcast: Thailand To Sue Facebook, Party at the Palace, Golden Wedding Anniversary Stamps & Richard The Lionheart

New statues of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Thai Government threatens to sue Facebook, a Party at the Palace, new stamps of Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, and King Richard the First’s heart. Statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip New statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to be installed in…

Podcast: Norwegian Literature Ambassador, State Opening of Parliament & Koningsdag

A forthcoming Coronation later this year, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's new role, Emperor Akihito's abdication news, State Opening of Parliament in Britain, and Koningsdag (King’s Day). Thai Coronation King Maha Vajiralongkorn's forthcoming coronation will take place later this year. Watch this space for more details ... Norwegian Literature Ambassador Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has organised the…

Podcast: Spanish Royal Visit, St Patrick’s Day Parade & Prince Richard’s Passing

Two state visits to Britain, Queen Elizabeth grants royal assent, sad news from Denmark, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a St Patrick's Day parade and more ... State Visits To Britain King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will pay a state visit to the UK in June, after accepting an invitation from Queen…