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Crown Princess Mette Marit joined by her dog in the forest during ceremony for books of the future

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23rd May 2023
The dog of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, Molly Fiskebolle, was hoping for a run in the forest on a royal engagement , but the dog was quickly brought in in line by Crown Princess Mette-Marit when she attended a special ceremony. The Crown Princess of Norway was accompanied by her dog when se attended a new ceremony in Oslo’s “Future Library” in the middle of the…
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King Harald leaves hospital after week long treatment for an infection

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15th May 2023
King Harald of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a week of treatment for an infection. The Royal Court made a short announcement on May 15th 2023. It stated that ”His Majesty The King has now been discharged…The King remains on sick leave.” King Harald’s next scheduled engagement is on May 17th 2023. However, the statement said that a decision on whether…
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Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health

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12th May 2023
It was announced on 8 May that King Harald of Norway was hospitalised with an infection. The Royal Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick leave for the rest of the week. As…
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to step in for King Harald during important State Visit

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10th May 2023
The heir to the throne of Norway will take a leading part in the State Visit to his country by the President of Italy. Crown Prince Haakon has had to step in after his father, King Harald, was admitted to hospital with an infection which will see him remain an inpatient for several more days. The Crown Prince has already assumed the regency of Norway and will now host the State Visit…
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Scandinavian cousins to meet on official visit

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9th May 2023
Royal cousins will reunite next month when King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway pay an official visit to Queen Margrethe in Denmark. The Danish Royal Court announced the news on Monday, revealing that the two-day visit will occur from 16 to 17 June. The visit is…
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Princess Astrid of Norway looks back at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth

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9th May 2023
The Norwegian and British royal families have strong ties to each other. King Harald’s grandmother, Queen Maud of Norway, was the daughter of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner, is the older sister of the present Norwegian monarch. In connection with the coronation of her cousin, King Charles III, the Princess has given a rare interview that the Norwegian…
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