There have always been close links
between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to
the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what
is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship
has been somewhat more peaceful than it was 1000 years ago. King
Haakon VIII, the newest monarch on the continent of Europe, and
King Charles III are third…
Remembering King Harald, the king who was always there: I have never known another monarch and Norway will miss him
28th 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 was one
of those people. The news of the king’s death leaves a huge gap in
Norway’s consciousness.
The king who has always been there: why King Harald matters so much to me and many people across Norway
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…
This royal wedding cake was taller than the bride and groom and only two people were involved in making it
29th August 2025
The royal wedding that took place in Oslo
on August 29 1968 had taken years to arrive after rows about
whether the groom, Norway’s future king, could really marry someone
without a title of their own. But when Harald and Sonja, now King
and Queen of Norway, finally married they had royal approval as
well as popular support. And to really sweeten the special day,
their wedding cake was a gift…
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…
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…
The coronation of a monarch is marked
with ceremony and celebration and, often, time in other parts of
their new realm as they introduce themselves to their people. Karl
Johan became King of Norway and Sweden 205 years ago but his time
amongst those he was now to rule almost ended in disaster. For the
man anointed as king almost died within days of being crowned. Karl
XIV Johan has been…
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…
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…
The unusual royal Christmas dinner introduced by a hugely popular king
21st December 2023
Every royal family has its own
traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates Christmas in its
own style. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions
with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their
family from Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In Norway,
there are several traditions on what to eat for dinner on Christmas
Eve. The eastern part of the country…
