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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary to play leading role in state visit from Norway

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9th June 2023
The Danish Royal Court released the schedule for the upcoming official visit from Norway, and Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will play a central role in the events. King Harald and Queen Sonja will visit Denmark from 15 to 16 June, with engagements in Copenhagen and Aarhus. Queen Margrethe will remain the official host, but the Crown Prince Couple will host many of the…
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Norway

King Harald Presents Abel Prize in a celebration of mathematical excellence

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25th May 2023
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…
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Norway

Ship Ahoy! Norway's Crown Prince Regent and Queen Sonja get the Royal Ship's sailing season underway

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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…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health

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12th May 2023
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…
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