Norway

Plans announced to celebrate Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's 50th birthdays

Norway’s Royal Court has announced plans to mark the 50th birthdays of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The Crown Prince Couple have decided to mark their 50 years with five trips with different themes throughout Norway. The Royal Court said the couple will use this to “highlight some of what they value most in Norway.” Their first trip together took…
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The line of succession to the Norwegian throne

Norway’s current line of succession took effect in 1990 when the law was changed to allow for absolute primogeniture. Article 6 of the Norwegian Constitution governs succession, stating that the monarch’s eldest child, regardless of gender, will succeed them…
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Crown Prince Haakon opens festival with focus on climate

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited the Bjerknes Center for Climate Research and the food research institute Nofima in Bergen. Additionally, he attended the opening of the local climate festival in Bergen, Norway`s second largest city. This festival aims to set up discussions and lectures in order to make the climate debate more accessible and engaging. The festival creates a social…
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Planning permission for a royal home causes a row

The future king of Norway has found himself dealing with planning permissions after deciding he wants to alter his royal home. Crown Prince Haakon’s plans for a replacement for a barn on his estate were described as ”unusual” and ”not good…
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King Harald visits troops on strategic border

King Harald of Norway visited troops guarding the country’s border with Russia, accompanied by the Chief of Defence.  On Monday, 13 March, His Majesty arrived in the most north-eastern point of Norway, where the Sør-Varanger Garrison is tasked with guarding what has…
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Norwegian royals are spectators at historic five mile race

The Norwegian Royal Family participated as spectators during the ski festival in Holmenkollen, just north of the capital of Oslo. King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Princess Astrid were at the Holmenkollen ski festival that is currently taking place in Oslo. King Harald and Princess Astrid had the opportunity to witness…
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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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