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Norway's future queen is on her way home from university as her mother's health worsens

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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 college. Her father, Crown Prince Haakon, revealed the move as he spoke to reporters at the start of an important visit to…
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Princess Astrid of Norway has surgery after admission to hospital with heart failure

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15th May 2026
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, the palace confirmed that Astrid had been taken to hospital with heart problems and surgery had taken place. It said she would…
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Norway's king and queen put country before crisis but monarchy remains under serious pressure

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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 to Italy for the Winter Games. The Norwegian Royal Family is currently facing major crises. Crown Princess Mette-Marit, wife of…
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Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra attends the Nobel Peace Prize for the first time

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11th December 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has marked another major milestone, attending the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for the first time. The future queen joined her grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, and her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, for the ceremony at Oslo City Hall, where Venezuelan activist María Corina Machado received the honour for her work in…
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