The Subjects

Different royal families have different traditions for Christmas. Not one celebration is the same. The Norwegian royal family's Christmas dinner is not close to the average Norwegian's, the British open presents at the same day as the rest of Europe, but not their own country, and the Dutch celebration is almost an enigma.

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Crown Jewels, Order, Churchill, Queen Joanna and Princess Madeleine. A handfull of what and whom Birgit and Ole has talked about in this week's episode. An hour of historical derailments, chivalrous fun-facts and a few news from the royal world.

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After a brief hiatus, Birgit and Ole-Jørgen are back with the latest from the royal world. Ole has watched the new season of Netflix’s The Empress and Birgit is not impressed. Meanwhile, over in Copenhagen, Queen Mary of Denmark has ordered something old, something new... and Ole-Jørgen has strong opinions about satches.

This and much more in this week’s episode of The Subjects

The Nordic countries has celebrated 25 years of co-operation in Germany, King Charles and Queen Camilla is not every Australians' royal couple, and ex-NATO Secretary-General has been awarded a good handful of chivalric orders. Ole-Jørgen is discussing this (and the age of Ole's soul) with journalist in Norwegian TV2, Line Haus. Ole and Line has also planned the coverage for the future royal wedding in Lichtenstein.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Ole-Jørgen is conducting this week's episode of the Subjects alone. As a result, the episode is a bit short, but still containing a lot of info. The abdication has started in Luxembourg, King Harald has opened the Norwegian parliament, and the royal household is going to buy a sarcophagus.

Ole-Jørgen and Birgit is back with their take on the latest news from the royal world. Queen Margrethe II is on sick-leave after a fall, Queen Mary has served as Guardian of the Realm, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra extends her time in the armed forces. There is also a discussion about what Ole and Birgit think about abdication.

There is a lot going on in the royal world these days. The Princess of Wales is back at work, Prince Harry has turned 40 and the Dutch Parliament has been opened by the king. In addition to all of this, the Norwegian crown princess' son has broken the restraining order put against him. What is happening?

The host of the Subjects is Ole-Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen, historian and royal commentator for TV2 Norway. The Dutch royal commentator Birgit is his guest in this first ever episode.

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