Mortensrud is a district in Norway’s capital of Oslo that, in recent years, has struggled with increased crime and a bad reputation. The majority of the people who live here are different groups of non-western immigrants. Now a good part of the district’s young people have wanted to do something about its reputation, so they invited Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to…
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway have invited the environment-panel of children aged 11 to 15 to the Skaugum Estate to hear more about their commitment to caring for nature and the planet and fighting climate change.
The Children’s Climate Panel…
An extraordinary Council of State has been held in Oslo, attended by both King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon. The public was informed of the extraordinary Council of State only hours before it was held on March 7th 2022 at the Royal Palace in Norway’s capital.
It comes…
King Harald makes first public appearance outside royal palace for months as he joins family at ski festival
7th March 2022
The traditional Holmenkollen Ski Festival is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, and with glorious sun and blue skies, the event became a great sports festival.
Crown Prince Haakon was present during the women’s three mile cross country ski competition on March 5th 2022, and the winner, Therese Johaug, was praised for her fantastic sports career that she drew to a close this…
Crown Prince Haakon visits humanitarian organizations supporting the people of Ukraine
3rd March 2022
Crown Prince Haakon has been briefed on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, in a meeting with general secretary of Save the Children, general secretary of the Norwegian Refugee Council and the foreign chief of the Norwegian Red Cross.
During the briefing, on March 2nd…
Crown Prince Haakon cancels holiday after the invasion of Ukraine
25th February 2022
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon has cancelled his holiday abroad and returned home on Friday. This is in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Norwegian Crown Prince and Crown Princess return to Norway so that the Crown Prince’s Regent can take care…
After a long break due to the pandemic, there is again an exhibition ready under the auspices of the Norwegian royal family. On February 10th 2022, Crown Prince Haakon was gave the press a look at a new exhibition about the royal family’s cars. Historical film and photographs tell the story of meetings between king and people. They show key events where the vehicles have been in the…
It is not every day a Crown Prince jumps from a bridge. Nevertheless, this is what Crown Prince Haakon of Norway did this week.
The Norwegian Crown Prince jumped from a bridge when he visited Øygarden in western Norway on 9 February.
It was on the occasion of a visit…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway’s visit to Sweden has a new date.
Due to the global health crisis, the visit has been postponed several times, but now a new date has been set for the royal visit. Their Royal Highnesses will pay an…
Crown Prince Haakon reveals details about Princess Ingrid Alexandra's possible military service
10th February 2022
Crown Prince Haakon has revealed some details about his daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s, possible military career.
In connection with his visit to the National Logistics Operations Centre at Sessvollmoen Camp on 7 February, the Crown Prince confirmed that Ingrid Alexandra had not yet completed the initial military surveys conducted by all Norwegian 18-year-olds.
His Royal…
