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King Harald and Queen Sonja To Attend Lillehammer Anniversary

King Harald and Queen Sonja will visit Lillehammer on Saturday, 16 February, to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The King had declared the Olympic Games open in 1994 and Crown Prince Haakon had lit the cauldron during the Opening Ceremony. Russia won a total of 23 medals, including 11 Gold,…

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Princess Beatrix Celebrates Her 80th Birthday

The Royal House of the Netherlands has released several new photos of Princess Beatrix, with her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, to mark her 80th birthday on 31 January 2018. Photographer Jeroen van der Meyde took these images at Drakensteyn Castle in Lage Vuursche, including one of the former Queen with her black labrador. However, Princess…

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2016 Royal Year In Review

Our tribute to the year that was including the birth of four royal babies, two weddings and four funerals. Royal Babies Bhutan's Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema welcomed their son, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, The Gyalsey (heir apparent) on 5 February. We are delighted to share a special Kupar of our new born…

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Podcast: Northern Ireland, Silver Jubilee Cruise & Battle of the Somme Centenary Commemorations

Northern Ireland visit, King Harald and Queen Sonja's Silver Jubilee Cruise, Earl Mountbatten's great-granddaughter marries, a royal visit to Canada and Battle of the Somme Centenary commemorations. Northern Ireland What was the Queen's response when she was asked if she was feeling well during her visit to Northern Ireland? A fantastic reception for The Queen…

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Podcast: Royal Baby, Silver Jubilee & 50 Years of Decimal Currency

Tune in regarding Queen Elizabeth's return from Sandringham. Why was one State Visit postponed?  News of the first royal baby for 2016. Silver Jubilee celebrations in Norway. Australia celebrates 50 years of decimal currency, and what it was nearly called, and more.

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King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway Silver Jubilee Service

A service was held at the Royal Chapel on 17 January 2016 at 11.00 am to celebrate King Harald V and Queen Sonja's Silver Jubilee. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden joined King Harald and Queen Sonja, and members of the Royal Family to celebrate their 25th…