Norway has just seen its parliament vote on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath on loyalty to the King.
The proposal fell with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. Several opinion polls…
Princess Martha Louise of Norway announces engagement
7th June 2022
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and the American shaman Durek Verrett are engaged.
Their engagement was announced on the morning of June 7th 2022 via a press release.
No date has yet been set for the wedding, and the couple will continue to live on different…
King Felipe congratulates tennis legend
7th June 2022
King Felipe of Spain was joined by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in Paris to watch the final of the tennis men’s individual tournament Roland Garros.
The final was played on Sunday, 5 May by Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal and young…
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway made a poignant visit to Utøya, the site of one of the two attacks perpetrated by a terrorist on 22 July 2011.
The royal couple arrived on the island via the MS Thorbjørn, one of the ferries transporting passengers between the two shores. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Astrid Hoem, leader of the Workers’ Youth League, Lisbeth…
While the spring and summer months for most people involve the beach or enjoying the sunny weather, for Crown Prince Haakon, it meant the end of a successful trek across Greenland.
The Crown Prince of Norway returned home over the weekend after spending two weeks with the…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is in full swing crossing Greenland. The Crown Prince’s special expedition is part of a larger anniversary to celebrate the fact that it has been 50 years since King Olav opened Tromsø University.
Since 19 May, the Crown Prince has…
King Harald hands out Abel Prize
27th May 2022
King Harald of Norway has participated in the award ceremony for the prestigious Abel Prize.
The Abel Prize of 2022 was awarded to Dennis Parnell Sullivanfor his mathematical work in topology.
His Majesty received the prize winner in an audience at the Royal Palace before handing out the award in the official ceremony, in the hall of one of the University of Oslo’s oldest buildings near…
Queen Sonja visits Europe’s largest glacier
25th May 2022
Queen Sonja has attended the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The festivities were supposed to be held last year, but due to the global health crisis, they were postponed to 2022.
Upon arrival, the Queen was welcomed and given…
Crown Prince Haakon leaves for expedition over Greenland
19th May 2022
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has left Norway with Greenland as his destination.
On 19 May, he kicks off on a three-week-long journey to cross Greenland on skis and kites.
The expedition is organised by the University of Tromsø and marks the university’s 50th…
Norway's royals lead celebrations on National Day
18th May 2022
Norway’s Royal Family has led the celebrations on National Day in the first normal celebrations since the beginning of the global health crisis.
The day began in Asker, where the Crown Prince Family greeted the children from Røyken and Hurum primary schools, who took part in the Children’s Parade outside their home. Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid Alexandra dressed…