Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks of duty and hope in birthday interview

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23rd August 2023
Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave a wide-ranging interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK to coincide with her 50th birthday. She spoke of her humble beginnings, how she’s adjusted to life in the Royal Family, and her hopes for the future. As Norway’s Crown Princess, she said she has been inspired by the people she meets and the sense of community in her work. “The fact that together we…
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Norway's Crown Princess turns 50

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19th August 2023
Just a few weeks after Crown Prince Haakon marked his 50th birthday, his wife, Mette-Marit, is celebrating her 50 years of life. Who is the next commoner queen who was once controversial but is now beloved by all of Norway? Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby was born on 19…
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Crown Prince Haakon visits flood-affected areas

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14th August 2023
Norway has been hit by the worst floods in over 20 years. Last week, King Harald and Queen Sonja visited flood victims in Eastern Norway. Now Crown Prince Haakon has also shown his support for those who have been evacuated and have lost their homes. The visit began meeting evacuees at the Klækken hotel. They were eating in the dining room when the Crown Prince arrived. Klækken is located…
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An ultra modern tiara for a very modern queen

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4th August 2023
One of Queen Sonja’s most modern and unique tiaras was a gift from her husband on her 60th birthday. In 1997, Queen Sonja was presented with the Modern Gold Tiara, crafted by Millie Behrens. The tiara features golden strips of metal set with diamonds in the spacing and…
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Purchase of Queen Sonja's art under strong criticism

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2nd August 2023
Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism. Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by Queen Sonja. It has recently become known that this has been one of Queen Sonja’s most profitable exhibitions and Her Majesty has never sold…
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Man arrested by Norwegian Royal Guard

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31st July 2023
A man has been arrested near to the Royal Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who resists. The guards eventually…
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Crown Prince Haakon reveals the future royal role of his son, Prince Sverre Magnus

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25th July 2023
While the future of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has been known from birth, the role her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, will have in royal life has been much debated. Now, their father, Crown Prince Haakon, has revealed the part his youngest child will play in his royal family in the years to come. During an interview with Norwegian broadcaster, NRK, last week, Crown Prince…
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