Princess Märtha Louise’s ex-husband, Ari Behn, was buried Friday after a funeral at Oslo Cathedral. Since he took his life on Christmas Day, Princess Märtha Louise has been silent about her ex-husband’s death. On Friday evening, she made the following statement:
Dear Ari. We were supposed to be together at Christmas and celebrating. We had all been looking forward to it.
Now…
Ari Behn's funeral held in Oslo
3rd January 2020
On Friday, the funeral took place for Ari Behn, the former husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, at Oslo Cathedral.
Ari Behn died last week after taking his own life on Christmas Day aged 47. Many royals and members of the Behn family attended the funeral which…
On the first day of the New Year, it is a tradition that Norway’s Prime Minister gives a New Year’s speech. This happens exactly one day following the speech of His Majesty King Harald. Both the King and the Prime Minister had to change and re-record their speeches…
Queen Sonja cancels events following Ari Behn's death
30th December 2019
According to the official program for Queen Sonja of Norway, the Queen should have opened a new art exhibition on Thursday of this week. The Queen’s participation in the opening has been announced for several weeks. Now, the Royal Court has removed this planned exhibition opening from the Queen’s calendar. The Queen, therefore, will not attend the opening because of the death of her…
That time Crown Prince Haakon was almost kidnapped
28th December 2019
Being kidnapped is perhaps a royal’s biggest nightmare. Fortunately, this has not happened in recent times. Still, many have made plans to kidnap royals, but they have fortunately failed. A rather unknown story of a kidnapping attempt was aimed at the then 26-year-old…
King Haakon's Christmas speeches to an occupied Norway
27th December 2019
Christmas tends to be a pleasant time, especially for the royals. When it comes to the Norwegian Royal Family, they have many good Christmas traditions that make Christmas a pleasant time. There is, however, a period when Christmas for the Royal Family from Norway was not…
Norway's Royal Family thanks public for the support after Ari Behn's suicide
27th December 2019
The suicide of Princess Märtha Louise’s former husband, Ari Behn, was as a huge shock to the entire Norwegian population. Nearly all liked Ari Behn very well, and he had a special place in the heart of the Norwegian people.
The family was open from the beginning about this being a suicide. Something that has increased the focus on mental health in Norway in recent days. Now, Ari…
Taking a look at “Kongsseteren” – The Norwegian Royals Christmas home
25th December 2019
Every year, the Norwegian King and Queen celebrate Christmas at the grand royal lodge called “Kongsseteren” in the expensive neighbourhood of Holmenkollen in Oslo. Let us take a look at this magnificent royal property.
“Kongsseteren”, formerly called The Kings…
Crown Prince Haakon to visit Kenya and Mozambique
20th December 2019
The Norwegian Royal Court could this week announce that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will visit Kenya and Mozambique in February of next year. The Crown Prince is preparing to visit Kenya and Mozambique from 10 to 13 February 2020. Minister of Development Dag-Inge…
Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health
19th December 2019
It became known on Thursday afternoon that His Majesty King Harald of Norway is ill. The Royal Court informed the public that as long as the King is sick, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will be appointed as temporary regent of Norway. The Royal Court informed the public that the King has a viral infection.
Crown Prince Haakon commented on his father health when he visited a hospital in…