Norway

This prince is embracing the Christmas sweater as his royal family bring their own spin to festivities

One royal family has embraced the tacky Christmas trend as they made their final preparations for the season. Norway’s future king even put aside the traditional regal suit and tie to get ready for the holidays in an ugly Christmas sweater. Crown Prince Haakon gets full marks for his Gen X take on the festivities as he was seen decorating the tree in a jumper with a huge Santa on the…
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Norway's King Harald in moving commemoration as he joins Queen Sonja to remember those lost in war

The King and Queen of Norway paid tribute to all those lost in the world wars when they made a poignant trip to London. King Harald and Queen Sonja, both 88, took part in a special commemoration as they attended the Seamen’s Church in London. The Norwegian king and queen watched as wreaths were laid and then joined in prayers in memory of all those killed in the conflicts. It was…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit to undergo pulmonary rehabilitation

Crown Princess Mette-Marit will undergo pulmonary rehabilitation next month, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced, forcing her to cancel her schedule for October. In a statement shared by the Royal Court, it’s revealed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not carry out any official engagements except for unavoidable misses, like the official luncheon for the Opening of the Storting at the…
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Norway's Crown Prince speaks for first time since his stepson was charged with rape

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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