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Norway’s parliament votes over the abolishment of the monarchy

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…
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King Felipe congratulates tennis legend

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…
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King Harald and Queen Sonja make moving first trip to Utøya

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…
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King Harald hands out Abel Prize

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…
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Queen Sonja visits Europe’s largest glacier

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…
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Norway's royals lead celebrations on National Day

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…
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