An appeal court in Norway has overturned
a lower court ruling that would have seen Marius Borg Høiby
released from custody ahead of a verdict in his high-profile
criminal trial, despite arguments that he should be allowed to
support his seriously ill mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The
ruling, handed down by the Borgarting Court of Appeal in Oslo on
Wednesday, means the 29-year-old son of…
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…
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 Norway, who was diagnosed with
pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, is now using supplemental oxygen daily
as her condition continues to…
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…
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 his parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja,
as they took on the important role of welcoming the Belgian King
and Queen to Norway…
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 to…
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…
This prince is embracing the Christmas sweater as his royal family bring their own spin to festivities
24th December 2025
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…
