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On July 2nd, 2007, the Sea Stallion from Glendalough will start its voyage from Roskilde in Denmark to Dublin, the capital of Ireland.

The Viking ship voyage will be the biggest marine archaeological experiment ever. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is patron of the Sea Stallion and the Dublin venture.

See the details here.

The United Kingdom has benefited hugely from its Scandinavian and Germanic forebears. These people have enriched the culture, society, and nation of Britain along with the culture of the native Celtic Britons before them.

Although cultures have clashed, in the end Britain is the blood relation to these northern European countries and the trials and tribulations have helped made the UK what it is today - intelligent, strong, capable, and proud. In regards to the Viking raids of old, Queen Sonja of Norway remarked that the world “fortunately moves forward.”

Britain should celebrate its deep roots. Many things we regard as typically British - whether it be customs, language, or placenames - have been produced and influenced by Teutonic and Viking heritage. Even the Royal Family has this bloodline. The German Hanovers produced Victoria, the last of their line whose name was lent to an era. Her husband, Prince Albert, brought over the Germanic tradition of a Christmas tree. Further back, the royal history contains the famous William the Conqueror, Duke of the Viking stronghold Normandy; Father Christmas is taken directly from the Norse myth of Odin; even the Scottish celebrate their Viking roots - Up Helly Aa in Shetland.

The beauty of the countryside, the majesty of the sea, the cultural ties and historic grandeur all make Britain one of the most priceless gems in the world. Thanks to them, they have established the United States in their image, and have handed to us many of their customs and heritage. This in turn links us, too, to important Scandinavian roots of which we can be proud.

Thank you! Both the British and the Americans are very happy to be able to call you friends. You’ve shaped our national character and strengthen our communities. So many contributions to the modern world have been made by you in many professions and fields. Thank you all for what you do to make America and Britain unique and wonderful countries.

Here’s a handy list in chronological order. There have been so many royal babies, and there’s more to come… it’s hard to keep track of them all:

October 25, 2001 - Princess Elisabeth (Belgium)
December 7, 2003 - Princess Catharina-Amalia (Holland)
January 21, 2004 - Princess Ingrid Alexandra (Norway)
October 15, 2005 - Prince Christian (Denmark)
October 31, 2005 - Infanta Leonor (Spain)
September 6, 2006 - Prince Hisahito (Japan)

While things are quiet in Norway, Belgium, and now Japan, things are still happening in Denmark, Spain, and Holland respectively.

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is pregnant with her second child, due to be born in May 2007. Crown Princess Letizia is also expecting her second child in May 2007, and Dutch Crown Princess Maxima is pregnant with a third child due in late April 2007.

Congratulations to the happy parents!

There are two new links under “News Sources” (right). Because I have many Scandinavian visitors to this blog, I want to include their royal families as well! The Swedish Royals are frequently included in Aftenposten Norway’s news, but if you have a particular Swedish royal site you’d like to see, please let me know.