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Norway's Crown Prince speaks for first time since his stepson was charged with rape

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19th August 2025
The heir to the throne of Norway has spoken publicly for the first time since his stepson was charged with rape and said the matter is only for the courts.Crown Prince Haakon made his comments just 24 hours after his stepson, Marius Borg Hoiby, was formally charged with 32 offences including four counts of rape.The 28 year old, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is also accused of sexual…
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History, diamonds and pearls for Norway's future queen on a glittering night out at the palace

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25th June 2025
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace in Oslo.Queen Sonja and the women of the Norwegian royal family understood the assignment and chose several historic tiaras for the evening. Queen Sonja wore one of the oldest Norwegian royal tiaras for the State Dinner, Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara. Set on…
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The young prince taking on an unexpected leading role

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12th June 2025
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, the son and youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears to be taking on an ever increasing public role.The nineteen year old joined his parents at their Asker estate, Skaugum, where they hosted a friendly football match. Crown Princess Mette-Marit coached Team Skaugum who were joined by Asker Unified, Furuset Regnbuen, and…
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Norway's Royal Family celebrates Constitution Day

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18th May 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore her newest bunad as the Norwegian Royal Family led the celebrations for Constitution Day.The future queen completed 15 months of military training earlier this spring, and received the traditional dress from Bardu and Målselv, the…
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King Harald hosts Barack Obama at summer home

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14th May 2025
King Harald of Norway met up with an old friend as he hosted the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, at his summer home.The King of Norway was joined by his daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mette Marit, for the meeting. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was also there. The Norwegian king welcomed President Obama to his official summer home, Bygdø Kongsgård. The…
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