King Harald of Norway is in hospital
after a surprise admission this afternoon during a medical test.
King Harald, 89, was kept in for further tests and care at the
Rigshopitalet in Oslo after his doctors became concerned about the
side effects of treatment for a form of anaemia. In recent weeks,
Harald has been treated for hemolytic anemia, a condition that
destroys red blood cells faster…
This super stylish royal wore the coronation jewels of another queen to make a bold statement
29th July 2026
It’s one of the most unusual tiaras in
any royal collection and the Queen of Norway surprised everyone
with a recent rewear. Queen Sonja’s unexpected diadem choice put a
striking gem in the headline. Sonja is one of the most stylish
royals around – perhaps…
Norway's future queen is on her way home from university as her mother's health worsens
1st June 2026
The future queen of Norway is to take a
break from her university studies to be at home as her mother’s
health worsens. Princess Ingrid Alexandra, currently second in line
to the Norwegian throne, is set to fly back to Oslo from Australia
where she is currently at…
Norway's Crown Prince cuts important overseas visit because of health problems of Crown Princess Mette-Marit
29th May 2026
Norway’s Crown Prince is cutting short an
important overseas visit as concerns grow over his wife’s health.
Crown Prince Haakon is set to head to Japan on June 1 for a trip
focused on economic and social ties but the royal palace in Oslo
has just announced that the long planned visit is being shortened
with immediate effect over worries for the health of Crown
Princess…
Crown Prince Haakon shares heartbreaking update on Princess Mette-Marit’s health saying she is "seriously ill"
28th May 2026
Norway’s Royal Family is facing growing
concern after Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway admitted
that his wife, Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, has become “a
lot worse” amid her long-running battle with a chronic lung
disease. The future Queen of…
Princess Astrid of Norway is in hospital
after surgery for heart problems. The princess, 94, was taken to
the Rikshospitalet in Oslo where she had a temporary pacemaker. The
Norwegian royal court said the princess had suffered heart failure.
In a short statement…
Norway’s royals have given an update
after one of the most popular members of the family was admitted to
hospital. Princess Astrid, 94, was taken to the Rikshospitalet in
Oslo on March 27 with her brother, King Harald, 89, seen visiting
soon afterwards. The princess hadn’t been seen in public for
several weeks and missed the State Visit by the King and Queen of
the…
Very public show of support from Norway's king for under fire Crown Princess at major royal event
24th March 2026
The Crown Princess of Norway has made an
appearance at a major royal event got under way in Oslo. And the
country’s king, Harald V, gave her a ringing show of public support
at the same time. Crown Princess Mette-Marit was with her husband,
Crown Prince Haakon, and…
Norway's king and queen put country before crisis but monarchy remains under serious pressure
8th February 2026
As their royal family is engulfed in its
biggest ever crisis, Norway’s king and queen have put country above
chaos and made the trip to Italy to cheer on their Olympians. King
Harald, who will be 89 in just a few days’ time, and 88 year old
Queen Sonja, headed…
Courtroom cameras banned as Norway’s high-profile royal-linked rape trial set to begin
2nd February 2026
When Marius Borg Høiby enters Courtroom
250 at Oslo District Court on Tuesday morning, it will be one of
the most watched appearances in modern Norwegian legal history –
but also one of the least seen. For the next seven weeks, the
public will be denied any images of the 29-year-old defendant, both
inside the courtroom and outside its doors. Judges have imposed a
sweeping ban on…
