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King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story to be made into TV series

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11th June 2023
The enduring love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja is the subject of a new Norwegian television series.Viaplay and Paradox, two Norwegian production companies, announced the news last week, revealing that the as yet untitled series will follow their first meetings, the secret nine-year relationship they were forced to maintain due to Sonja’s commoner status and the run up to their 1968…
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Royal Relations: How Charles III is linked to Harald V of Norway

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26th May 2023
There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful than it was 1000 years ago.King Harald and King Charles are second cousins once removed. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of…
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King Harald of Norway makes his first public appearance since hospitalisation as the country celebrates its National Day

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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 Italy and the beginning of the summer sailing season of the Royal ship Norge. And what better occasion to celebrate a…
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Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit

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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. The Italian President, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the rest of the delegation landed on Wednesday, 10 May, and were welcomed, among others, by the Italian Ambassador to Norway and…
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