King Harald of Norway has presented the
prestigious Abel Prize. The Abel Prize recognises outstanding
contributions to the world of mathematics and is often called the
Nobel Prize of Mathematics. The ceremony, held at the University of
Oslo, brought together renowned mathematicians, academics, and
dignitaries from around the globe. Photo: Oskar Aanmoen Professor
Luis A. Cafarelli won the…
Crown Princess Mette Marit joined by her dog in the forest during ceremony for books of the future
23rd May 2023
The dog of the Norwegian Crown Prince and
Princess, Molly Fiskebolle, was hoping for a run in the forest on a
royal engagement , but the dog was quickly brought in in line by
Crown Princess Mette-Marit when she attended a special ceremony.
The Crown Princess of Norway…
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…
Ship Ahoy! Norway's Crown Prince Regent and Queen Sonja get the Royal Ship's sailing season underway
16th May 2023
Crown Prince Regent Haakon once again
stepped in his father’s shoes to fulfill one of the King’s
traditional duties for the month of May: the inspection of the
Royal Ship Norge ahead of the summer sailing season. Given
King Harald’s continuing recovery from an infection for which he
had to be hospitalised for a week, Crown Prince Haakon stepped in
and, together with Queen Sonja, boarded…
King Harald of Norway has been discharged
from hospital after a week of treatment for an infection. The Royal
Court made a short announcement on May 15th 2023. It stated that
”His Majesty The King has now been discharged…The King remains on
sick leave.” King…
Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit
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…
It was announced on 8 May that King
Harald of Norway was hospitalised with an infection. The Royal
Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was
still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick
leave for the rest of the week. As such, Crown Prince Regent Haakon
will take over the King’s planned programme for this week, which
includes the planned state…
The heir to the throne of Norway will
take a leading part in the State Visit to his country by the
President of Italy. Crown Prince Haakon has had to step in after
his father, King Harald, was admitted to hospital with an infection
which will see him remain an inpatient…
Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in for
his ill father on Liberation Day. King Harald was unfortunately ill
during this year’s Liberation Day, but Crown Prince Haakon was
ready to take over the task of participating in the ceremonies. The
Norwegian monarch was admitted…
Royal cousins will reunite next month
when King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway pay an official visit to
Queen Margrethe in Denmark. The Danish Royal Court announced the
news on Monday, revealing that the two-day visit will occur from 16
to 17 June. The visit is billed as one marking the historical ties
and neighbourly relations between the Scandinavian countries and
the Scandinavian royal…
