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Princess Martha Louise of Norway confirms she plans to move to USA

In February this year, Princess Martha Louise of Norway said that she was considering moving to the United States. She then said that the reason was that her boyfriend, the American shaman Durek Verrett, feels badly treated and no longer wants to settle in Norway. This was discussed by the princess in an interview with TV2. Asked in the interview if it is relevant for her to move to the USA, she…
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Queen Sonja opens art exhibition

Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway has attended the digital opening of an exhibition with painter Anna Ancher at Lillehammer Art Museum. The exhibition “Anna Ancher – Skagen’s inner and outer space” is the largest collection of art from Anna Ancher…
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Erling Lorentzen's funeral to take place on 22 March

On Tuesday it was announced that Erling Lorentzen had died at the age of 98. Lorentzen was the widower of Princess Ragnhild of Norway, eldest daughter of King Olav V, making him King Harald’s brother-in-law. On Thursday, more details about Loretnzten’s funeral were published. The funeral home Jølstad has announced that Lorentzen will be buried in a ceremony from Asker church on Monday…
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Crown Prince Haakon sends message to Norway’s next generation

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has attended the annual summit organized by the Central Association of Local Authorities in Norway. This year, due to the corona-pandemic, the event was held digitally. Municipal leaders and mayors from all of Norway participated in the event on March 2nd 2021. In his speech, His Royal Highness said: “The Central Association of Local Authorities is one of our key…
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Crown Prince Haakon meets young people struggling with dyslexia and dyscalculia

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway digitally met with four young people with learning disabilities to learn about the challenges they face. About five percent of people have dyslexia, and just as many have dyscalculia and other specific language difficulties. In the meeting, His Royal Highness said: “It’s not about intelligence at all. It is a disability. If we can manage to…
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