Norway

King Harald of Norway discharged from hospital following successful heart surgery

His Majesty King Harald of Norway was discharged from hospital on Monday following his successful heart-operation last Friday. The news was announced in a press release form the Royal Court on Monday afternoon. The full statement form the Royal Court states: “The King is in good shape and is returning home from Rikshospitalet today, says the King’s life doctor, chief physician Bjørn…
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Norway

''Still our good old king'': Harald V's doctor happy with outcome of heart surgery

King Harald V’s doctor has said the monarch is making good progress after he underwent surgery to replace a heart valve was first operated on in 2005. Just before 11 am, local time, on October 9th 2020, it was confirmed that His Majesty’s operation had concluded successfully. At 2 pm the same day, the King’s personal doctor, Bjorn Bendz, met the press to give a statement and…
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Norway

King Harald’s heart surgery a success

On Friday morning, His Majesty King Harald underwent heart surgery to replace a heart valve he first had operated on in 2005. It has now been confirmed that His Majesty’s operation is complete and was successful. The full statement from the Royal Court states…
Norway

King Harald to undergo heart surgery

King Harald is to undergo heart surgery on Friday. The news was announced on Thursday afternoon by the Royal Court. The King will have the heart valve he had operated on in 2005 replaced. His Majesty was admitted to Rikshospitalet hospital this morning ahead of the…
Norway

Queen Sonja hands over the “Queen Sonja Print Award”

Irish-Canadian artist,Ciara Phillips, is this year’s recipient of the world’s leading graphics prize, “Queen Sonja Print Award”. Queen Sonja presented the award to the winner in a small ceremony at the Royal Palace on October 7th 2020. Queen Sonja received Ciara Phillips in an audience at the Palace before presenting the award during a lunch. Queen Sonja said: “I am very…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte discusses her passion for fashion in interview

In an exclusive interview with the Danish magazine “Billed Bladet” Queen Margrethe’s younger sister, Princess Benedikte, has talked about her interest in fashion, style and design. The princess also discusses the education and training she has received in the same field. Princess Benedikte is known for being well-dressed, both for the big gala parties in the royal family, but also in…
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