Queen Margrethe Admitted to Rigshospitalet

Queen Margrethe was admitted to Rigshospitalet on Thursday, 8 May 2025, for observation.

King Charles III Speech on VE Day 80th Anniversary

King Charles delivered a speech during the VE Day 80th Anniversary commemorations on Thursday, 8 May 2025

King Harald Liberation Day Speech: ‘Everything For Norway’

King Harald gave a speech during the commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of liberation on Thursday, 8 May 2025.

Liberation Day Commemorations in Norway

Crown Prince Haakon observed Liberation and National Veterans Day during commemorations on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, at Akershus Fortress in Oslo.

More First Official Portraits Following Coronation

Buckingham Palace released more official portraits on Monday, 8 May 2023, following the Coronation.

First Official Portrait Following King Charles Coronation

Buckingham Palace released the first official portrait on Monday, 8 May 2023, of King Charles III following his Coronation.

King Harald on Sick Leave

King Harald V was admitted to Rikshospitalet on Monday, 8 May 2023, with an infection.

Coronation Weekend Plans Announced

Buckingham Palace announces on Saturday, 21 January 2023, forthcoming plans for the Coronation Weekend from Saturday, 6 May, to Monday, 8 May 2023.

Queen Elizabeth Address To Mark VE Day 75th Anniversary

Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech at the same hour exactly 75 years since her father King George VI's radio broadcast to the Commonwealth to mark the end of World War II in Europe.

Princess Astrid First Hears Norway’s Liberation News

Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner, was the first member of the exiled Norwegian Royal Family to hear about the liberation on 8 May 1945.