From June 30 to July 2, in the Finnish city of Sonkajärvi, the World Championships in carrying wives. This championship has been held in Sonkajärvi annually since 1992, and it received international status in 1996. The main competition will be held on Saturday, July 1. The competition is organized by the Sonkajärvi Business Association. As told in the organizing committee of the competition, 45 couples from different countries of the world, including from the USA, Germany, Great Britain, France,...

A headstrong young queen and her conscientious cousin were brought together by family but married for love. Their romance remains one of the most famous in royal history but the marriage of Victoria and Albert almost didn’t happen. The couple grew up knowing that many in their families wanted them to wed but, as the prospect of saying ‘I do’ drew closer, both expressed doubts and looked to futures without each other. However, one short meeting turned a family wish into passionate love and led to the deep devotion of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert...