Norway

Crown Prince Haakon awards medal to Norwegian World War Two hero

As Crown Prince Haakon of Norway began a four-day long journey to the United States, his diary was mostly filled with political meetings, but the Crown Prince also took time to honour one of the few Norwegian war heroes who are still alive.During a solemn ceremony on the premises of the Norwegian General Consulate in New York, on December 6th 2021, the Crown Prince presented a medal to Karl…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon comments on death of former Norwegian Prime Minister

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, who is on a trip to the USA, has given a statement to the press to honour the former Norwegian Prime Minister, Kåre Willoch, who died on 6 December. Willoch is considered one of the greatest Norwegian politicians after World War Two.Crown Prince Haakon said former Prime Minister Kåre Willoch was an important public voice and that he himself remembers seeing him…
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Romania

Former Prince Nicholas of Romania to be a father again

This last weekend Nicholas of Romania announced that his wife Alina-Maria is expecting a baby in the spring of next year. The message was published on the former Romanian Prince`s Facebok page. This will be the second child for the couple.The statement published to the press reads as follows: “On the eve of St. Nicholas, the Patron Saint of children, we are delighted that our family will be…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette Marit attends choir rehearsal

The pre-Christmas period is hectic for choirs all over the world. Crown Princess Mette Marit was present at the Norwegian Girls’ Choir rehearsal as they prepared for Christmas.The Crown Princess, who is the choir’s high patron, wanted to get to know the choir and its activities better. During the busy pre-Christmas period, a number of well-known and beloved Christmas songs were…
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