Norway

Norway's King Harald receives poignant birthday gift

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22nd February 2023
King Harald of Norway marked his birthday this week on 21 February.To celebrate the occasion, the King was gifted a very special present from all the workers at the Royal Court.In March 2022, while touring the exhibit “The King’s Cars,” King Harald inquired about the current whereabouts of his first motorcycle. For his 16th birthday in 1953, then Prince Harald was gifted…
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Why we didn't see the King of Norway on his birthday

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21st February 2023
King Harald of Norway, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world, turned 86-years-old on 21 February 2023. The King, who has been on the throne for over 30 years, is known for his role as a creator of unity and a unifying force in Norway. His birthday was celebrated…
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Princess Märtha Louise's accusations towards the Norwegian press meet heavy criticism

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14th February 2023
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is once again at the centre of attention following on from a controversial interview with Swedish television over the weekend. The claim that received the most attention is the Princess’ statement that the Norwegian press had acknowledged that they were complicit in the reasons why her ex-husband took his own life.When asked whether the media was…
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King Harald marks important Sami event

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8th February 2023
King Harald of Norway has attended the celebration of Sami National Day at the Oslo City Hall.Five hundred guests were in attendance at the event, which has been a tradition in Oslo since 2003 to celebrate the indigenous group in Norway who has faced challenges in…
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Crown Prince and Crown Princess to mark milestone birthdays with special tribute to Norway

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3rd February 2023
Norway’s future king and queen both turn 50 this year and a series of celebrations have been planned around the country to highlight the occasions.Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit plan to jointly celebrate with a series of visits around Norway themed to different aspects of Norwegian life.According to the Norwegian Royal Court, “The five journeys will together be a…
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Crown Prince Haakon visits new district development

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31st January 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited one of the largest new construction sited in the capital city of Oslo and met employees in the building and construction industry. He learned about the future of housing construction during the visit.Oslo is expected to…
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Queen Sonja opens new art exhibition

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31st January 2023
Queen Sonja of Norway attended the opening of “The palace’s craftsmanship – created through 200 years” exhibition at Queen Sonja Art Stable at Oslo’s Royal Palace.Vigdis Hjort, a Norwegian author and craftsmanship enthusiast, led the exhibit’s opening ceremony, honouring the preservation of craft traditions through generations.During the inauguration of…
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