Norway

Queen Sonja opens NOR-Fishing 2022

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25th August 2022
Queen Sonja of Norway has opened the NOR-Fishing 2022 fair in Trondheim.During the opening ceremony, the Queen and others assembled heard Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran speak and were also able to witness the presentation of the Norwegian Innovation Award.Queen Sonja later visited several exhibitors, including the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Sweden

What a spectacle - Prince Daniel visits glasses factory in Østersund

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20th August 2022
Prince Daniel of Sweden visited Østersund this week to open a brand new factory for the glasses-producer, Synsam. His Royal Highness cut the ribbon and congratulated the city which is now home to the factory which manufactures a variety of spectacled frames.Synsam’s CEO, Håkan Lundstedt, and Sweden’s Minister of Industry, Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson, also attended the opening…
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Japan

Princess Kako visits Girl Scout camp

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12th August 2022
Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino is the latest royal to join the ranks of Scout enthusiasts as she has recently visited the Girls’ Scout camp in Nagano.The Princess’s visit was to mark the 100th anniversary of the Japanese Scout movement’s girls’ division which was celebrated at the Girl Scouts’ national centre in the Japanese city of Nagano. The centre is…
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Norway

Who is Queen Sonja of Norway?

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4th July 2022
Today, 4 July, is Queen Sonja of Norway’s 85th birthday. On this occasion, we look back at the Queen’s life and some of her achievements as Queen of Norway.Sonja Haraldsen was born as the youngest daughter of clothing merchant Karl August Haraldsen and his wife…
Norway

Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett make debut royal appearance

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17th June 2022
As Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official 18th birthday celebrations take place, a royal first is also taking place. The newly engaged couple Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett are among the guests and have made their first public appearance since announcing their plans to marry.On June 16 2022, they joined other royals at the Norwegian government’s official dinner for the…
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