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
sophisticated prop at a series of theatres. The three Norwegian
thrones for the king, queen and crown prince in the Norwegian…
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…
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 of royal romance. Her marriage to Johan Martin
Ferner was controversial but the fact that it took place at all
signalled a…
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…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is
on sick leave for two weeks but may need further rest after that.
The news was announced by the Norwegian Royal Court on September
13th 2023. The decision comes on the advice of the Crown Princess’
doctor. The Crown Princess is initially on sick leave for two
weeks, but this period may be extended. It means that the Crown
Princess cannot…
Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett set their royal wedding date
13th September 2023
Princess Martha Louise of Norway and
Durek Verrett have revealed when they plan to marry. The couple,
who announced their engagement in 2022, have said their wedding
will take place on August 31st 2024. In a post on her Instagram,
Princess Martha Louise also confirmed…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden
Jubilee celebrations will take place later this month, and we know
which royals will join in the festivities. The King will be joined
by his wife, Queen Silvia, and their children and spouses: Crown
Princess Victoria and Prince…
The marriage of Sonja Haraldsen to the
future King of Norway, on August 29th 1968, marked a moment of joy
in a relationship that had caused huge debate as soon as it was
known about. For the bride had no royal blood in a monarchy where
princes were expected to wed regally. However, love prevailed and
Sonja married the then Crown Prince Harald in front of crowned
heads from across Europe. This…