Norwegian Crown Prince Observes Royal Guard Military Drill
Crown Prince Haakon watched a ceremonial drill performance by His Majesty's Guard from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Oslo.
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Crown Prince Haakon watched a ceremonial drill performance by His Majesty's Guard from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Oslo.

The Seoul Historiography Institute is organizing free guided tours of four royal palaces from September to November, starting with Gyeongbokgung.

The Royal Palace in Brussels has reopened to the public this summer after four years of renovations, showcasing restored halls and unique decorations, including those made from beetle wing cases.

An article describes India as a fascinating destination where royal palaces, wild nature, and stylish comfort converge, highlighting its diverse attractions.

The World Cup semifinals are set, featuring a highly anticipated match between France and Spain, with Kylian Mbappé confirmed to play. England will face Argentina in the other semifinal, as teams prepare for the final stages of the tournament.
The Royal Palace has reacted to the discovery of a fake Instagram profile that is impersonating Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway.

Despite an increase in visitor numbers to Seoul's historic grand palaces last year, admissions revenue declined because more tourists entered for free, according to a report.
Princess Astrid wishes to express her gratitude for all the warm greetings she has received. The Royal Palace reports that she is receiving good help and follow-up from health personnel.
The Madrid City Council plans to transform the historic Bonaparte Tunnel, connecting the Royal Palace and Casa de Campo, into a museum. This initiative aims to integrate it into the narrative of the future Real Casa de Campo by 2027, coinciding with the fifth centenary of Philip II's birth.
South Korea has been recognized as the world's most powerful heritage travel destination, surpassing several other countries in redefining ancient civilizations and cultural journeys.

Belgian Minister Thomas Dermine shared an AI-generated video of Queen Mathilde, prompting an immediate rebuke from the Royal Palace.

Prince Filip Karađorđević hosted Zoran Stevanović at the Royal Palace. Photographs from the event show the two together at the royal residence.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with various festivities, including a church service, concert, and a banquet at the Royal Palace, attended by European monarchs.

Thailand is mourning the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who passed away at the age of 47 after being in a coma for over three years following a sudden illness. Crowds gathered to pay tribute to the princess, who was known for her work championing women prisoners' rights.
Observations reveal that worker bees meticulously build a specialized structure, dubbed a 'royal palace,' for the honeybee queen. This intricate construction highlights complex social behaviors within bee colonies.
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has canceled her planned appearance at the opening of the Queen Margrethe II's Bridge on Falster due to illness. The royal palace announced her absence from the event.

Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit's public image is reportedly suffering, with trust in the princess at an all-time low despite efforts by the royal palace to improve public perception.
A CNN feature explores the experience of living inside a royal palace that is believed to be haunted.

A festive and positive atmosphere was observed on the royal palace balcony, suggesting a public appearance or celebration.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated his 80th birthday with a lavish reception and official dinner at the royal palace, attended by monarchs and royals from around the world.
The Norwegian King opened the Royal Palace for guided tours, which generated millions of kroner in 2025, leading to necessary adjustments due to the high number of visitors.

The Royal Palace has confirmed that Princess Ingrid Alexandra has returned to Australia to continue her studies.
Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was seen connected to a respiratory device while receiving paralympic athletes at the royal palace in Oslo, accompanied by her husband Prince Haakon and their children.
Royal palaces are reportedly undergoing important changes, with staff being assigned a mammoth task, indicating a significant shift in operations or responsibilities.
Norway's Royal Palace confirmed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit no longer has access to emails with Jeffrey Epstein as the account used 12-15 years ago has been deleted.

An extraordinary and secret state council was held at the Royal Palace on Wednesday at 3:30 PM, with the Crown Prince returning to Skaugum 76 minutes later, sparking speculation.
Rabat – King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, led a religious vigil this evening at the Royal Palace in Rabat to mark the sacred Laylat Al-Qadr. After Al Isha and Taraweeh prayers, the ceremony included the formal closure of Sahih Al Boukhari, conducted by […] The post King Mohammed VI Leads Laylat Al Qadr Vigil at Royal Palace in Rabat appeared first on Morocco World News.

The daughters of Prince Andrew, Beatrice and Eugenie, are increasingly linked to the Epstein scandal, prompting the royal household to attempt damage control and face further personnel losses.


King Harald V of Norway has been discharged from a hospital in the Canary Islands after receiving treatment for an infection, as announced by the royal palace.

Norway's royal palace says King Harald has been admitted to a hospital in Spain’s Canary Islands during a winter vacation there
King Mohammed VI of Morocco granted royal pardons to 634 individuals in observance of Eid Al Mawlid. The King also chaired the traditional Eid Al Mawlid ceremony at the Royal Palace.
King Harald V of Norway was at Rikshospitalet on Friday for a planned medical check-up and follow-up with his doctor, according to the Royal Palace, refuting claims of an emergency hospitalization.
Princess Eléonore of Belgium, 18, will begin a three-year Liberal Arts & Sciences bachelor's program in Utrecht, the Royal Palace in Brussels announced.

To celebrate Queen Camilla's 79th birthday, the British Royal Palace released a new official portrait of her, taken last month by royal photographer Chris Jackson at Hillsborough Castle.
Health personnel in Oslo provided assistance to several people who became overheated in the crowd gathered in front of the Royal Palace.

A large crowd gathered in front of the Royal Palace in Norway, with people holding flags and participating in cheers. The event featured unique elements like rowboats sailing over the crowd, creating a festive atmosphere.
Every year, Stockholm releases 10,000 salmon and sea trout beside the Royal Palace, a practice aimed at maintaining the fish population.
Thousands across Norway are participating in the 'Hele Norge ror' (All Norway rows) campaign, with large gatherings for rowing events, including 15,000 people in front of the Royal Palace and even more after a football victory.

Thousands of Norwegians participated in a rowing event held in front of the Royal Palace.

A joyous crowd gathered in front of the Royal Palace, chanting to wake the King after Norway's victory against Senegal, prompting a response from the Palace.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has successfully undergone a lung transplant, with new details revealing that her heart was temporarily stopped during the procedure. The royal palace confirmed the surgery, and well wishes have been extended from various figures.
Emperor and Empress of Japan, on an official visit to the Netherlands, moved to the Amsterdam Royal Palace on the 16th after staying at a castle in the eastern part of the country. Official welcoming ceremonies are scheduled to begin on the 17th.

Thailand is in mourning following the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati at the age of 47, three years after she fell into a coma. Mourners gathered at the royal palace to pay their respects, raising questions about the line of succession.

King Felipe of Spain unexpectedly appeared in the courtyard of the Royal Palace, surprising passersby and tourists visiting the Armería Square.
Nepal is set to reopen the investigation into the 2001 royal palace massacre, an event that led to the deaths of King Birendra and several other members of the royal family.

The Korea Heritage Service is expanding its outdoor wedding program, allowing more couples to tie the knot at royal palaces by extending the initiative from Gyeongbokgung to the Deoksugung area next year.

Thailand's Royal Palace announced a decline in the health of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has been in a coma for over three years. Her condition has reportedly worsened due to multiple "uncontrollable" infections.

Queen Sonja of Norway is set to continue her planned public engagements, including an upcoming county tour, after experiencing a recent episode of atrial fibrillation. The Royal Palace confirmed she is looking forward to the tour.

The Festetics Palace in Keszthely, the Esterházy Palace in Fertőd, and the Nádasdy Palace in Nádasdladány have been named the top three most beautiful palaces in Hungary, according to a recent online survey by Csodásmagyarország.hu. The Royal Palace in Gödöllő also featured prominently in the rankings.
Norway's Broadcasting Council is reviewing an NRK interview with Princess Ingrid Alexandra, specifically debating whether her Instagram post with 800 followers can be considered a private space. The Royal Palace reportedly placed no restrictions on the interview content.

The Norwegian Royal Palace has provided an explanation regarding the inability to restore the Crown Princess's 'Epstein-email,' with an expert commenting on the situation.

The Belgian Royal Palace has released three photos of Princess Eleonore to mark her 18th birthday.

King Mohammed VI chaired a Ministerial Council meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat, addressing a broad agenda of legislative, administrative, and strategic priorities.

Following a controversial interview regarding Jeffrey Epstein, Crown Princess Mette-Marit was urgently taken to an Oslo hospital. This comes as five Epstein victims spoke out on a BBC program and it was revealed the Norwegian Royal Palace received interview questions a week in advance.

With a royal palace backdrop, large-scale staging and a worldwide livestream, BTS’ comeback concert in Seoul is set to be a production spectacle as much as a musical return.

An extraordinary meeting of the King in Council was held at the Royal Palace on Wednesday, where a classified matter was discussed, with several ministers present. This meeting typically takes place on Fridays.

Rabat – King Mohammed VI will preside over a ceremony marking the sacred Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Destiny tonight at the Royal Palace in Rabat. A statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, protocol and Chancellery announced today that the religious vigil will take place tonight in commemoration of the blessed […] The post King Mohammed VI to Preside Over Laylat Al Qadr Ceremony appeared first on Morocco World News.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are said to still occupy houses within Royal Palaces, benefiting from a private rental agreement with the King, reportedly arranged by their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

It was like any other ordinary evening at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in 2001. Nepal's Shah family had gathered for their customary private dinner. At around 9 PM, in 15 minutes, Nepal's King and his heirs had been gunned down.

Marrakech – King Mohammed VI received 21 foreign ambassadors at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Thursday, as the diplomats presented their credentials as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors to Morocco. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita attended the ceremony. The ambassadors represented a broad geographic spread across four continents. From Europe, the incoming ambassadors were Alfred Xuereb […] The post King Mohammed VI Receives Credentials of 21 New Ambassadors in Rabat appeared first o...

PARIS (AP) -- The Louvre Museum's director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the October theft of the French crown jewels, as the world's most visited museum faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme. Laurence des Cars quit after a punishing year for the former royal palace -- the high-profile jewels heist from the Apollo Gallery, a mid-February burst pipe near the "Mona Lisa," water leaks damaging priceless books, staff wa

King Harald V of Norway remains hospitalized in stable condition, with no significant changes reported by the Royal Palace. Queen Sonja and Prince Haakon have visited the monarch at Rikshospitalet.

The Korea Heritage Service announced that admission fees for major royal palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung, and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty will increase starting January 1, 2027.

An article explores the unexpected presence of Hungarian floral patterns on the ceiling of an English royal palace, detailing the architectural choices made when a gothic hall was complemented with an Art Deco villa.

In autumn 1918, Finland was close to becoming a monarchy, and now the former royal family's palace is up for sale, prompting reflections on what a monarchy would have meant for Finland.
Police in Oslo responded to a flare being set off outside the Royal Palace, expressing dissatisfaction with the incident. Authorities also handled multiple episodes of violence in the city center.
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Demonstrators have gathered in front of Amalienborg, the royal palace in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The restoration work on the façade of the former royal palace of Soestdijk in the Netherlands is expected to take up to five years to complete.

A VG reporter initiated a rowing demonstration outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, drawing attention and cheers from onlookers. The event was captured and shared by VG, showcasing the unusual activity.

Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup editions, silencing critics with a record-setting performance. He expressed relief and declared 'I'm back' after his double kickstarted Portugal's campaign.

The decision to award the first Vestland cultural prize to the Norwegian Royal Palace, intended as good news for the Queen, has instead sparked anger and negative sentiment, with critics calling it an insult to artists.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has successfully undergone a lung transplant. The royal palace confirmed the procedure, and well wishes have been extended from various figures, including Queen Mary of Denmark.

New research explores the process by which ordinary female bee eggs develop into a queen bee, responsible for the colony's reproduction, rather than a worker bee.

Prince Philip hosted the heir of the Romanov dynasty at the Royal Palace in Dedinje. The meeting brought together descendants of royal families.

Crown Prince Haakon delivered a speech at the Royal Palace to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Crown Prince and Princess's Fund, reflecting on the occasion as both beautiful and poignant.

The Spanish Royal Palace controversially removed footage from its social media showing Princess Charlene of Monaco performing a deep curtsy to King Felipe and Queen Letizia, sparking debate.

After three years of renovation, the Royal Palace in Brussels will once again be accessible to the public this summer, but visitors will now be required to pay an entry fee.

The Thai Royal Palace announced that the condition of a hospitalized princess has deteriorated. This update follows her earlier hospitalization.

Queen Sonja of Norway canceled her scheduled engagements due to experiencing atrial fibrillation. The Royal Palace confirmed her condition, stating she needed to rest.

A visitor attended this year's Fosse lecture at the Royal Palace to discuss profound questions, likely referring to a lecture by Norwegian writer Jon Fosse.
Patrimonio Nacional is investing 19 million euros to renovate part of the roof of the Royal Palace and reopen the Royal Pharmacy, thereby gaining more space for visitors.
Aftenposten reports that the Norwegian Royal Palace attempted to restore an email account, which Crown Princess Mette-Marit had previously expressed a wish to access for correspondence with a deceased sex offender.
King Philippe of Belgium celebrates his 66th birthday on April 15, with the Royal Palace releasing a new photograph to mark the occasion.

The Belgian Royal Palace has taken 'necessary measures' in response to sexualized deepfake images of Princess Elisabeth circulating online via a fake Facebook profile.

NRK revealed that the Royal Palace received the questions a week in advance of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's interview regarding Jeffrey Epstein, sparking controversy.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has invited Spain’s King Felipe VI to the 2026 World Cup, a move confirmed by the royal palace and seen as a significant step towards thawing diplomatic relations strained since 2019.
An extraordinary meeting was held at the Royal Palace in Norway on Wednesday, where several ministers discussed a classified matter, according to the communication chief at the Prime Minister's Office.

Prince Harry's representative criticized a new book claiming his wife Meghan Markle brainwashed him, calling such claims a crazy conspiracy theory.

King Harald and Queen Sonja have returned to Norway as planned after the King was hospitalized on Tenerife, with the Royal Palace confirming the King is in good health and will resume duties next week.

Indonesia does not experience Ramadan in a single voice. It is spoken differently across islands, cities and coastlines. It moves through royal palaces in Central Java, fishing com...
Norway's King Harald V, 89, was hospitalized in Tenerife, Spain, due to an infection and dehydration, as confirmed by the Royal Palace.
A witness claimed in court that Marius Borg Høiby (29) allegedly stated he has a child, with the Royal Palace declining to comment on the information.