Skiing has always been important to the Norwegian royal family. It has been an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage for over 1,500 years. King Harald, like his father and grandfather, is very interested in skiing and often shows up to watch the Norwegian athletes both in Norway and abroad.
King Harald was present this weekend during the World Cup in biathlon in Holmenkollen, just…
Many European nations have received Ukrainian refugees in the recent weeks. Although Norway is far from the front line of the war, a good number of Ukrainians have also found their way to relatives and friends in Norway. The Norwegian government has also said that they will…
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…
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…
In connection with King Harald’s birthday, , the state-run Norwegian TV channel NRK has conducted another major survey on the Norwegians’ attitude to the monarchy as a form of government.
The survey confirms that the Norwegian monarchy is very popular, as 78…
King Harald is the first King of Norway born on Norwegian soil in 567 years. He was born at Skaugum estate on 21 February 1937 and is the son of King Olav of Norway and his wife Martha, who was Crown Princess of Norway and Princess of Sweden.
King Harald grew up at the Skaugum Estate just outside the capital Oslo with his two older sisters, Princess Astrid and Princess Ragnhild. When King…
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…
King Harald of Norway has been on sick leave for almost two weeks, but on February 10th 2022, he returned to work. The Norwegian monarch received three new ambassadors in a solemn audience at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The ambassadors from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bakir…
King Harald of Norway has been on sick leave for almost two weeks, but will be back at work within days. The Norwegian Royal Court has just confirmed that the king will attend an audience later this week.
Sven Gjeruldsen, communications manager for the Norwegian Royal Court, has given the following statement to the Norwegian newspaper VG: “I can confirm that His Majesty the King will resume…
