Royal News

The king who has always been there: why King Harald matters so much to me and many people across Norway

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25th August 2026
There are some people who become so closely woven into the life of a nation that it is difficult to imagine the country without them. For Norway, King Harald V is one of those people. The news of the king’s illness has therefore always felt different from an ordinary report about the health of a public figure for the Norwegian people. I feel that, too. The 89 year old king remains in…
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European Royals

The historic royal tiara that vanished without trace

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5th May 2024
She was the princess whose quiet life in the English countryside changed forever when she and her husband were chosen to head a brand new take on a very old monarchy. Maud of Wales became Queen of Norway when her husband was picked as the country’s king and confirmed by a referendum he asked for before assuming power. When Queen Maud came to Norway, she brought a lot of jewellery with her.
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European Royals

The cosy Christmas home given to a royal family by a kingdom

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24th December 2023
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 Villa, is a property and timber lodge which is under the Norwegian Royal Family’s private ownership. The property is mainly…
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Royal Christmas

The gift to a king which is now the home for a royal Christmas celebration

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14th December 2023
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 Villa, is a property and timber lodge which is under the Norwegian Royal Family’s private ownership. The property is mainly…
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