Denmark

Denmark's heir to the throne fulfils an old tradition by leading a King's hunt

Hunting is a tradition with long royal roots. A tradition many royal families still carry on as one of the highlights of the autumn, including the Danish royal family. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has held a Royal Hunt at the Gludsted Plantation. The Gludsted Plantation is one of Denmark’s largest plantations with 34 square kilometres of forest.During the…
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Norway

King Harald attends immigration jubilee

This year marks 50 years since immigration to Norway from Pakistan began. Last Friday, King Harald of Norway was present in Oslo City Hall to celebrate 50 years since the first labour immigrants came from Pakistan to Norway.Together with Oslo Mayor Marianne Borgen and leader of the City Council Raymond Johansen, the King was present during the celebration in the City Hall. From the stage, the…
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Norway

King Harald presents trophies at women's football final

King Harald of Norway has attended the women’s football final for 2021at Ullevaal Stadium. The final was played between the teams from VÃ¥lerenga and Sandviken.It was an even match with many chances for both teams, but it was the Oslo team VÃ¥lerenga who got off…
Norway

Norway’s Royal Family host traditional parliament dinner

The annual parliament dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo has been held again after a hiatus. Due to the pandemic, the traditional event had to be cancelled in 2020, but this year the tables could be covered again, for the 103rd time. King Harald and Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit, as well as the king’s older sister Princess Astrid, attended the dinner.A…
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NorwayPalaces & Buildings

Oscarshall Palace Park to be restored

Oscarshall is one of Norway`s most important national memorials. However, the facility is more than the building with its interiors and artwork. The surrounding park is an essential part of the place. This autumn, Norwegian archaeologists have been on a tour of the facility…
NorwayThe Netherlands

More details of Dutch State Visit to Norway are revealed

At the invitation of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will pay a state visit to Norway in early November. The visit marks the close relationship between Norway and the Netherlands and the two royal houses. More details on the upcoming visit have now been published.The visit will begin with an official welcome ceremony at the…
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