The State Visit between Norway and Jordan is both historic and sartorially notable. It is the first state visit to the Middle East for King Harald and Queen Sonja, and there were some very intriguing ensembles on display. It was good to see Harald looking so well during the Welcome Ceremony, and I find both… Continue reading Random Royaling – State Visit Norway and Jordan (Updated!)
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Open Post – South Korean State Visit to Sweden
From Norway to Sweden, South Korea is making its way through Scandinavia, and there are TIARAS a foot! South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife Kim Jung-sook are in Sweden for a two-day state visit. The purpose of the state visit is to promote the 60 year diplomatic relationship between Sweden and the Republic… Continue reading Open Post – South Korean State Visit to Sweden
Random Royaling – Auntie Astrid Lends a Hand
President Moon Jae-In and First Lady Kim Jung-sook of South Korea were in Norway on June 12th and 13th for a state visit. Unfortunately both Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were absent due to illness, so who do you think they called in to cover? Princess Astrid, or Auntie Astrid, as we call her… Continue reading Random Royaling – Auntie Astrid Lends a Hand
Open Post – Dutch State Visit to Ireland
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to Ireland at the invitation of Irish president Michael D. Higgins. They will visit Dublin and Cork from Wednesday, June 12 to Friday, June 14, for a mission focused on enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries. The schedule for the visit is below. We… Continue reading Open Post – Dutch State Visit to Ireland
Brit Brief Open Post – US/UK State Visit
Note: We will avoid discussion of American politicians, political wives and families, and policy on these U.S. state visit posts. We will instead focus on the royals, and we ask that you follow suit in the comments. Thanks! The U.S. President and First Lady, accompanied by their family, will begin a three-day state visit to… Continue reading Brit Brief Open Post – US/UK State Visit