It was a royal wedding for the history
books, the marriage of a future king and a regal love match to
boot. In 1929, Olav of Norway married Martha of Sweden in Oslo. The
couple’s romance had captured the public imagination while their
rather glamourous wedding brought huge crowds to the streets of the
Norwegian capital. Let’s rewind nine decades and remember the
wedding that charmed a…
King Harald’s gift to Prince Christian on
his 18th birthday this past weekend was the designation as a Grand
Cross of the Order of St. Olav. What is the Order of St. Olav?
Let’s discuss. Founded by King Oscar I in 1847, though he reigned
as the Sovereign of both…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited
a legal aid service which is facing big changes. The ”Jussbussen”,
which means the juridical buss, is a free legal service in Norway
for those who need help. It’s a voluntary service where 36 law
students offer free…
King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince
Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony,
which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new
legislative season. On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal
Highness arrived at the Parliament building in an open car, as
tradition dictates. The short piece of Karl Johans Gate (Oslo’s
main street) that…
One of Europe’s most popular royals has
just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a
regal seat. In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting
history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the
most…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health
issues will sideline her for a bit longer. The Crown Princess does
not have any events scheduled for the upcoming week or autumn
holidays. The Royal Court told Dagbladet that the royal’s sick
leave would be extended…
Crown Prince Haakon hosts Red Cross Secretary General as Ukraine takes central stage in Oslo
26th September 2023
Crown Prince Haakon has welcomed the
Secretary General of the Ukrainian Red Cross at the Oslo Royal
Palace for an audience. On 25th September, Mr Maksym Dotsenko held
a private meeting with the heir to the Norwegian throne in the
context of his visit to the Scandinavian country, which is hosting
an international summit on humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
According to the Royal Palace…
A tiny church and a scramble for a minister - a very unusual royal wedding
22nd September 2023
When the leading princess of a royal
court marries, it’s usually a grand affair with tiaras, sparkle and
endless celebrations. But when Astrid, then the de facto first lady
of Norway, said her ‘I dos’ in 1961, it was a low key affair that
changed the rules…
In connection with Queen Sonja’s 80th
birthday the Queen Sonja Art Stable was opened in Oslo. Located
just beside the Royal Palace the Art Stable has now for many years
been an exhibition hall for royal history and modern art. Now a new
building is part of the…
The hotel that's about to claim a place in royal wedding history
16th September 2023
Princess Martha Louise of Norway has
announced details for her 2024 wedding to American shaman Durek
Verrett. The couple will be marrying in Gerainger on 24 August in a
historic venue. Martha and Durek have chosen the Hotel Union
Geiranger for their wedding. The Hotel Union Geiranger was built in
the 1890s to create a luxury hotel for visitors travelling on
cruises through the…