The Queen of Norway has spent this summer both cycling and paddling in Norway’s northernmost county of Finnmark. It was nevertheless the way Queen Sonja ended her holiday that received the most attention.
The holiday came to its conclusion in Finnmark – with a paddle in the border river Pasvikelva. This is the river that marks the border between Norway and Russia where there are…
Laughs, tears and tiaras in Oslo as Princess Ingrid Alexandra officially celebrates her 18th birthday
18th June 2022
Friday night was the pinnacle of the royal year. King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted a gala dinner in Oslo to celebrate Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday.
From about 7:30 pm, the halls of the Royal Palace started filling with people –…
The pandemic has prevented the Norwegian, and other European, royal families from being able to hold larger dinners. But now, this is changing. Norway is now a country completely without any kind of restrictions. And so King Harald has hosted to a grand dinner to thank all…
The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that the King and Queen of Norway will no longer be able to attend the memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. King Harald remainns sick leave after being diagnosed with coronavirus last week.
The Norwegian Royal Court made no further comment and it is not known when King Harald will be back at work.
King Harald tested positive for…
As pandemic restrictions ease, royal visits overseas are beginning again and Norway’s Royal Court has just confirmed that Queen Sonja will open the exhibition “The Sámi Pavilion” during the international art exhibition in Venice on 21 April.
The exhibition…
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…
King Harald and Queen Sonja return home early from their holiday due to the war in Ukraine
1st March 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to impact the travel arrangements of Europe’s royal families. The latest news is that King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway have decided to cancel their holiday and return home ahead of time. The news was first announced by Norwegian state television on Monday evening. It was not expected for the King and Queen to return to Norway before the middle…
King Harald V of Norway is 85 years old today. And while it’s a milestone moment for some, there is no special tradition of celebrating birthdays like 85 in Norway related so the day will not be marked very visibly in the country.
Norwegian Fortresses will fire a…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark to enjoy a private holiday alongside King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway
2nd February 2022
For Queen Margrethe, a hectic week awaits, with all eyes on the celebrations surrounding Crown Princess Mary’s 50th birthday. On Saturday, the Crown Princess will mark her milestone birthday, with members of her family coming together to mark the occasion. Following on…
Concerns were raised after King Harald of Norway developed cold symptoms and decided to take sick leave for several days. The news, on January 28th 2022, came the day after Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt had tested positive for coronavirus just hours after an audience with the King, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon. King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon therefore had…
