King Harald of Norway has presented the prestigious Abel Prize.
The Abel Prize recognises outstanding contributions to the world of mathematics and is often called the Nobel Prize of Mathematics. The ceremony, held at the University of Oslo, brought together renowned mathematicians, academics, and dignitaries from around the globe.
Photo: Oskar Aanmoen
Professor Luis A. Cafarelli won the…
Crown Princess Mette Marit joined by her dog in the forest during ceremony for books of the future
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…
King Harald of Norway makes his first public appearance since hospitalisation as the country celebrates its National Day
18th May 2023
King Harald of Norway made his first public appearance in more than two weeks following a period of hospitalisation to treat an infection.
His Majesty’s treatment meant he was forced him to miss a number of key events, including the State visit from the President of…
Ship Ahoy! Norway's Crown Prince Regent and Queen Sonja get the Royal Ship's sailing season underway
16th May 2023
Crown Prince Regent Haakon once again stepped in his father’s shoes to fulfill one of the King’s traditional duties for the month of May: the inspection of the Royal Ship Norge ahead of the summer sailing season.
Given King Harald’s continuing recovery from an infection for which he had to be hospitalised for a week, Crown Prince Haakon stepped in and, together with Queen Sonja…
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…
Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit
13th May 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway perfectly stepped in his father’s shoes to host a State Visit from the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, who arrived in Oslo accompanied by his daughter Laura.Â
The Italian President, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the rest of the…
Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health
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 such, Crown Prince Regent Haakon will take over the King’s planned programme for this week, which includes the planned…
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…
Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in for his ill father on Liberation Day.
King Harald was unfortunately ill during this year’s Liberation Day, but Crown Prince Haakon was ready to take over the task of participating in the ceremonies. The Norwegian monarch was…
Scandinavian cousins to meet on official visit
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 billed as one marking the historical ties and neighbourly relations between the Scandinavian countries and the Scandinavian royal…