Norway

Crown Prince Haakon speaks out about Princess Martha Louise's title

The Crown Prince of Norway has confirmed that there is an ongoing debate within his family about whether his sister, Princess Martha Louise, will keep her royal title.The engagement of Princess Martha Louise and her American fiancé Durek Verrett has led to much debate in Norway. Earlier this month Norwegian press reported that several meetings had taken place at the Royal Palace in Oslo where…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits special kindergarten

Queen Maud’s College for Kindergarten Teacher Education in Trondheim provides training for those working in early years’ education. It is a private college organized as an independent foundation within the Church of Norway.The school is now celebrating its…
Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit takes on special patronage

Each year a member of the Norwegian Royal Family becomes the patron of the state television channel NRK’s charity broadcast.Last year, it was Crown Prince Haakon. This year the patron is Crown Princess Mette-Marit.This year’s campaign goes to Doctors Without Borders and the Drugs For Neglected Diseases Initiative’s work to provide life-saving healthcare and medicines to…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf presents new banner to military unit

King Carl XVI Gustaf attended a sermon where Skaraborg’s Regiment received a new banner.The Swedish king is Swedish Defence’s primary representative. During this ceremony, King Carl Gustaf spoke freely and expressed his concern for Europe’s future.The ceremony and the royal visit were held on a very special day. Saturday, 8 October, when the visit was carried out, was…
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Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja host President of Finland

The King and Queen of Norway have hosted the President of Finland at the Royal Palace.After several political meetings, President Sauli Niinistö of Finland attended a friendship lunch at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon…
Denmark

The Faroe Islands ask Queen Margrethe to postpone parliamentary elections

Politicians on the Faroe Islands have asked Queen Margrethe to change the date of the Danish general election as it clashes with an important day of remembrance.Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, last week asked Queen Margrethe for a general election. Permission was given and the Mette Frederiksen announced the poll in a press conference outside the prime minister’s…
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