Today it is 20 years since King Olav passed away, and his son took over. Personally, I don’t remember much of that day at all – I was down for the count with stomach flu. Besides I was not very into royalty at all at the age of seven. I do remember his funeral. We… Continue reading 20 years
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Christian and Isabella’s daycare
After the family’s recent move to Frederik VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg, Billedbladet revealed in this week’s number (2/2011) that Christian and Isabella have switched daycares. They were previously attending Dronning Louises børnehus (Queen Louise’s Children’s House) in Fredensborg. It seems that a decision was made that their transport to and from Fredensborg daily would be… Continue reading Christian and Isabella’s daycare
Welcome to the twins
With the arrival of the twins in Denmark last Saturday, and their departure from hospital today falling together with the arrival of my replacement computer this week, I am looking forward to the return to blogging. Having an enforced break from most things royal have been nice, but I’ve also missed participating. I’ve seen Young… Continue reading Welcome to the twins
Involuntary break
My computer died over Christmas, so regular posting will have to wait until the new one gets here. Hope you all had a great holiday, and a happy new year to you all.
This week’s royal birthdays: December 27 – January 2
December 2010 28 – Claire Windsor, Countess of Ulster (1977) 28 – King/Sheikh Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah of Bahrain (1949) 28 – Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Baroness of Massy (1920) 29 – Princess Kako of Akishino [Japan] (1994) 29 – Angelica Kreuger (1986) 31 – Carlos Morales Quintana (1970) January 2011 1 – Nicolas… Continue reading This week’s royal birthdays: December 27 – January 2
Christmas greetings
The first sign of life has come from the journey of the Crown Princely family, and they’ve met with a team from the Norwegian Broadcasting channel NRK in India. To see the pictures go here.
This week’s royal birthdays: December 20-26
20 – Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck of Bhutan (1955) 20 – Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck of Bhutan (1957) 20 – Princess Akiko of Mikasa [Japan] (1981) 20 – Infanta Elena of Spain, Duchess of Lugo (1963) 23 – Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan (1975) 23 – Emperor Akihito of Japan (1933) 23 –… Continue reading This week’s royal birthdays: December 20-26
This week’s royal birthdays: December 13-19
13 – Prince Aymeric of Belgium (2005) 13 – Prince Nicolas of Belgium (2005) 14 – Princess Olimpia Preslavska of Bulgaria (1995) 16 – Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este (1955) 17 –James, Viscount Severn (2007)
The Palace
The Palace in Oslo yesterday. The bright light in the centre is the Christmas tree