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King Harald of Norway breaks decades old tradition

The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that King Harald will not visit the ski World Championship in Slovenia this winter. Likewise, no member of the Norwegian Royal Family will visit the Alpine resort of Plancia, something that has been a staple of the royal diary for many decades. It has become something of a tradition for King Harald to greet the Norwegian gold medal winners during the ski…
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King Harald admitted to hospital

King Harald of Norway has been hospitalized. The King has an infection which is being treated with antibiotics – his condition is stated to be stable. However, the King is expected to be in hospital for a few days. The announcement came from the royal court on the morning of December 19th 2022. The 85-year-old King is being treated at Oslo’s Rikshospitalet where he has his own…
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King Harald’s eco energy plans hit a snag

King Harald of Norway has been working to get solar panels on the roof of the Royal Palace in Oslo, but the weight of history is against him. Professionals have examined the building and concluded that they would be too heavy. In 2017, planning was started for a project…
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An unexpected tiara debut for daughter of Princess Martha Louise

Leah Isadora Behn, daughter of Princess Märtha Louise and her late husband Ari Behn, granddaughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, has attended Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris. Behn was one of 20 girls from all over the world who were selected for “Le Bal” in Paris. It took place at the Shangri-La hotel in Paris on November 26th 2022. Leah Isadora is the first Norwegian…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit puts her fashion into history

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, an international star designer, and a workshop for artists with and without disabilities was the recipe for success behind the dress the Crown Princess wore during the official opening of the new National Museum some months ago. That dress was…
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King Harald pops in to see how the new monarch on the block is doing

The King and Queen of Norway are on their annual autumn visit to London, and last week, they visited King Charles at Windsor Castle. The visit was private, but several Norwegian media have confirmed that the meeting took place. The Norwegian and British royal families have several private unofficial meetings every year, as the families are close to each other. This was, nevertheless, the first…
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