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Crown Prince Haakon speaks out on Princess Märtha Louise’s request for royal role

In an interview with Swedish SVT last month, Princess Märtha Louise said that she hopes that in the future, she can again do official engagements for the Norwegian Royal Family. In the interview, the Princess also had strong words for the Norwegian press and referred to herself as the most criticised person in all of Norway. Princess Märtha Louise responded to questions regarding a…
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How a birthday gift for King Harald caused controversy in Norway

As King Harald marked his 86th birthday, debate was dominating the media about a gift he received when he turned 85 in 2022. King Harald received a valuable vase as a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin just before Russia went to war against Ukraine. The king accepted the gift and sent a letter of thanks after the war had already raged for several weeks in 2022. All royal gifts in…
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Norway's King Harald receives poignant birthday gift

King Harald of Norway marked his birthday this week on 21 February. To celebrate the occasion, the King was gifted a very special present from all the workers at the Royal Court. In March 2022, while touring the exhibit “The King’s Cars,” King Harald…
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Why we didn't see the King of Norway on his birthday

King Harald of Norway, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world, turned 86-years-old on 21 February 2023. The King, who has been on the throne for over 30 years, is known for his role as a creator of unity and a unifying force in Norway. His birthday was celebrated…
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Crown Prince and Princess of Norway show support for Ukraine

The Crown Prince and Princess of Norway have shown their support for Ukrainians amidst the ongoing conflict as they joined a gathering outside the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit joined in the awareness event to mark nearly a year since war broke out and to show support for Ukrainians in Norway, and Norwegian organisations supporting…
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King Harald marks important Sami event

King Harald of Norway has attended the celebration of Sami National Day at the Oslo City Hall. Five hundred guests were in attendance at the event, which has been a tradition in Oslo since 2003 to celebrate the indigenous group in Norway who has faced challenges in preserving their history and cultural identity. The day began with the Sami flag being raised in the courtyard of the town hall…
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