Dear citizens and friends of Lorenzburg, It is said that Midsummer is the most magical celebration of the year! The elves creep closer to the doorsteps of human children, the trolls decorate their hats with linden blossom and honeysuckle, and the Neck plays his fiddle so that cascades of notes pour into the stream and … Continue reading Happy Midsummer from Lorenzburg

International Heraldry Day falls on June 10th each year. The day is dedicated to the vibrant and multifaceted world of heraldry – the art and science of coat‐of‐arms design rooted in a 900-year-old graphic tradition. It is the day when heraldists draw attention to and share knowledge about heraldry’s history and practice. The idea for … Continue reading The International Heraldry Day 2025

In June, democracies around the globe mark Pride Month—an integral part of the ongoing struggle for civil rights and against discrimination targeting people who identify as LGBTQI+ (lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intergender, non-binary, and others). The word “Pride” is really less about boasting and more about the right to live free from the arbitrary, oppressive … Continue reading Words before the Pride season 2025

Representatives of the Princely Court of Lorenzburg received the Forest on The international day of biological diversity  Speakers: H.S.H. Prins Frei von Fräähsen zu Lorenzburg, H.E. baroness Magdalena von Takomstierna, Susanna Arolin – The Forest Emissary Fanfareist & master of ceremonies: baroness Anita von Doom und Herzdämmerung. Organizers: Jonaz Berg och Susanna Arolin, and friends. … Continue reading The international day of biological diversity 2025

May 17 is the international observance day IDAHOT —the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia. The day was established in 2004 to highlight the discrimination, violence, and violations still faced by members of the LGBTQI+ community in many parts of the world. The choice of date is symbolic. On May 17, 1990, the … Continue reading IDAHOT – the international day against homo-, bi-, and transphobia

  On May 8, we observe Red Cross Day – a day to honor the global humanitarian work that daily alleviates suffering, protects lives, and restores human dignity. The date coincides with the birthday of founder Henri Dunant, whose experiences on the battlefield of Solferino in 1859 laid the foundation for both the Red Cross … Continue reading 8 May – The Red Cross Day

I wish to express my condolences to the more than one billion people around the world who today have lost their spiritual leader. I will remember His Holiness Pope Francis as a voice for peace and reflection in a world gearing up for war. Francis has been regarded by many as a progressive pope, with … Continue reading Condolences on the occasion of the death of H.H. Pope Francis

The fourth of december is the birthday of Prince Frei but it’s also the feast day of St Barbara – the patron saint of all things loud and booming, like cannons, dynamite and fireworks. There are several traditions for St Barbara’s day. For example, it’s a tradition to gently take a few cherry twigs – … Continue reading Happy Birthday Prince Frei, and happy St. Barbara day!