Author Archives: Anne

Intertwining two blogs

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Anne

Since I started working full time, two years ago, I have had less time to update. Blog Royale has suffered from this, and though I have been limping along – trying to convince myself that I could do this… it … Continue reading →

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Court circular

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Anne

As I was looking at the court circular yesterday, for the Heir Consort Project, I noticed that the Duchess of Cambridge is still missing as a possible category in the list of royals. I first noticed it with last month’s … Continue reading →

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Ragnhild in Rio

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Anne

Norway’s National Day is over and done, and I am sure you all have seen the pictures of the royal family in Oslo – greeting the parades. But have you seen this? Princess Ragnhild celebrating in Rio de Janeiro For … Continue reading →

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Harald fields retirement questions

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Anne

At a press conference at the Norwegian State visit to Slovenia, King Harald was asked whether it was time to retire, now that he has passed 74. The King, who is known to be in favour of staying on the … Continue reading →

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Not just problem-free

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Anne

With the news that Prince Christian would be starting school in Gentofte, north of Copenhagen, came some issues. The school is so popular that they have previously turned away children who reside in the area. An additional place was created … Continue reading →

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Heir Consort Project, April 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Anne

April had Easter, thus resulting in a lot less activities. But it also had the royal wedding in the UK, with Camilla, Daniel, Mathilde, Maxima and Letizia being royals in attendence. (Since Camilla is still married to the heir to … Continue reading →

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New titles for William

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Anne

This morning Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen has conferred new titles onto Prince William. He now is HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus. Thus Kate won’t be known as Princess William after the wedding … Continue reading →

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Christian’s new school

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Anne

The Danish court has announced that Prince Christian will be starting school after the summer. In a break with tradition, he will be attending a public school, instead of Krebs, the private school attended by Nikolai, Felix, Joachim and Frederik. … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Easter

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Anne

Aftenposten reports that King Harald and Queen Sonja will be spending the Easter holidays in Bermuda, most likely visiting a friend there. While they are away, the Crown Princely family will be rather restricted in their travels. Their exact location … Continue reading →

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The names

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Anne

The boy: Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander The girl: Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda Minik and Ivalo are both Greenlandic names.

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