Norway

The favourite relation who inspired the name chosen by a future queen for her heir

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25th November 2023
Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and British royal families have very close ties. In 1896, Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Carl of Denmark. In 1905, this couple became King and Queen of…
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The mysterious fire which forced a royal family to flee into the night

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30th October 2023
On May 7 1697, a fire broke out and destroyed much of the old royal palace in Stockholm. The castle Tre Kronor, or Three Crowns in English, is now only a footnote in history with the present royal palace of Stockholm built above the ruins of the old middle-aged castle that burned down over 320 years ago. But why exactly did the castle burn to ashes so mysteriously and suddenly? Tre Kronor…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon learns about importance of legal aid

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13th October 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited a legal aid service which is facing big changes. The ”Jussbussen”, which means the juridical buss, is a free legal service in Norway for those who need help. It’s a voluntary service where 36 law students offer free help. The Crown Prince visited to learn more about what they do and what it means for people to be able to get free…
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Norway

The fascinating history of a throne that has just passed from a king to a queen

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2nd October 2023
One of Europe’s most popular royals has just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a regal seat. In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the most sophisticated prop at a series of theatres. The three Norwegian thrones for the king, queen and crown prince in the Norwegian…
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