In connection with Queen Sonja’s 80th birthday the Queen Sonja Art Stable was opened in Oslo. Located just beside the Royal Palace the Art Stable has now for many years been an exhibition hall for royal history and modern art. Now a new building is part of the complex.
After several years of restoration, the Castle’s historic riding house is opened to the public in Oslo. The venue…
Princess Benedikte starts latest regency in Denmark by following long standing royal tradition
14th September 2023
While several members of the Danish royal family are in Sweden to celebrate King Carl XVI Gustaf’s jubilee, it is Princess Benedikte who is regent. And the princess, sister of Queen Margrethe, has been carrying out some important engagements.
One of the things the…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is on sick leave for two weeks but may need further rest after that.
The news was announced by the Norwegian Royal Court on September 13th 2023. The decision comes on the advice of the Crown Princess’ doctor.
The Crown…
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…
Norway has been hit by the worst floods in over 20 years. Last week, King Harald and Queen Sonja visited flood victims in Eastern Norway. Now Crown Prince Haakon has also shown his support for those who have been evacuated and have lost their homes.
The visit began…
Eastern Norway has been hit by one of the worst floods in over 20 years. King Harald and Queen Sonja have visited the areas that have been affected by floods and the storm “Hans”.
King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the flood area in the Drammen region after…
Images of the King of Sweden have been set alight by protesters in several countries in the Middle East in the wake of a series of burnings of the Koran in Sweden.
Muslims around the world have expressed their offence at the Koran burnings. Now, photos of Carl XVI Gustaf have been set on fire in several countries.
The Swedish Royal Court has declined to comment on the matter. Most Swedes…
Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism.
Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by Queen Sonja.
It has…
A man has been arrested near to the Royal Palace in Oslo.
A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the palace.
In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who resists.
The guards eventually…
The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway.
King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to become a…
