Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has given a
major TV interview as he marks his fiftieth birthday and he’s told
NRK exactly what career he would pursue if he wasn’t royal. His
surprising revelation also reveals a special link with his
daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra. For the future king says he
would have tried to make a living by surfing – a sport the princess
has won…
Sweden celebrates two significant royal
jubilees this year; 2023 marks 500 years since Gustav Vasa became
Sweden’s King, and it is also the Golden Jubilee since of King Carl
XVI Gustaf. On 29 October 1950, four-year-old Prince Carl Gustaf
Folke Hubertus, Duke of…
Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are
taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his
christening below: King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946
as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five
children at Haga Palace. Carl…
Getting your first driver’s license is a
big milestone in everyone’s life. Now the Danish press has
confirmed that the country’s future king, Prince Christian, has
passed the tests and received his first driver’s license. The
Danish magazine “Her og Nu” received confirmation from the
communications staff in the Danish royal court. In a statement to
the…
On a sunny summer’s day, the King and
Queen of Norway brought smiles to a military parade as they took
part in an annual tradition. The 3rd Royal Guards Company thrilled
the public with their impressive drill demonstrations at the Palace
Square in Oslo. As the crowd…
Queen Sonja has helped celebrate an
important anniversary for one of Norway’s best known art museums.
The Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo is known for its impressive
collection of contemporary artworks. It marks its 30th anniversary
this week and its jubilee…
She was the princess whose quiet life in
the English countryside changed forever when she and her husband
were chosen to head a brand new take on a very old monarchy. Maud
of Wales became Queen of Norway when her husband was picked as the
country’s king and confirmed by a referendum he asked for before
assuming power. When Queen Maud came to Norway, she brought a lot
of jewellery with her.
There have always been close links
between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to
the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what
is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship
has been somewhat more peaceful than it…
King Harald of Norway has presented the
prestigious Abel Prize. The Abel Prize recognises outstanding
contributions to the world of mathematics and is often called the
Nobel Prize of Mathematics. The ceremony, held at the University of
Oslo, brought together renowned…
Crown Princess Mette Marit joined by her dog in the forest during ceremony for books of the future
23rd May 2023
The dog of the Norwegian Crown Prince and
Princess, Molly Fiskebolle, was hoping for a run in the forest on a
royal engagement , but the dog was quickly brought in in line by
Crown Princess Mette-Marit when she attended a special ceremony.
The Crown Princess of Norway was accompanied by her dog when se
attended a new ceremony in Oslo’s “Future Library” in the middle of
the…
