Norway

Crown Prince Haakon kicks of the Norwegian Year of Volunteering

Volunteer work is something that is highly valued in Norwegian society. The Norwegian National Volunteer Day has been marked all over the country and, with it. the start of the Norwegian Year of Volunteering 2022. Crown Prince Haakon is this year’s patron, and participated with a video greeting during the celebration. During his speech, the Crown Prince said: “Volunteering is a force…
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Crown Princess Mette Marit attends choir rehearsal

The pre-Christmas period is hectic for choirs all over the world. Crown Princess Mette Marit was present at the Norwegian Girls’ Choir rehearsal as they prepared for Christmas. The Crown Princess, who is the choir’s high patron, wanted to get to know the choir and its activities better. During the busy pre-Christmas period, a number of well-known and beloved Christmas songs were…
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King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon visit Armed Forces Museum

King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon have visited Akershus Fortress in Oslo to tour a new exhibition marking 30 years since King Harald became King of Norway at the Armed Forces Museum. King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon were welcomed to the Armed Forces Museum by Norway’s Chief of Defence, Eirik Kristoffersen, Commander Arne Opperud at Akershus Fortress and Museum Director Erling…
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Crown Prince Haakon prepares for major US visit

The Crown Prince of Norway is set to visit the United States for a major visit in the coming day. Crown Prince Haakon’s trip, from December 5th to 9th 2021, was announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in November and it’s understood that it will…
Norway

Crown Prince and Princess of Norway share message of hope after tragedy

In 2011, 77 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attack on Norwegian soil since the second world war. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit marked the tenth anniversary earlier this year in poignant ceremonies. Now, they have overseen a special event at the Skaugum Estate with the theme “Life after July 22.” The 40 invited guests were affected in various ways…
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