Durek Verrett, fiance of Princess Märtha
Louise, has revealed that he has plans to move permanently to
Norway. Durek Verrett recently spoke to Norwegian press in
connection with the release of his new song together with the boy
band “The Jacketeers”. He revealed that he already lives half the
time in Norway and half in Los Angeles, but he wants to move all
the way to Norway to be with his…
Crown Prince Haakon makes a sweet treat
13th April 2023
It is not every day that a Crown Prince’s
working day consists of scooping ice cream, but that was the case
for Crown Prince Haakon of Norway on Tuesday at the opening of
Cousin’s café in Oslo. The Crown Prince participated in making ice
cream at the small ice cream…
Easter celebrations for Norway’s Royal Family
12th April 2023
The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates
Easter in Sikkilsdalen every year. The Royal Mountain Chalet was
once a gift to Crown Prince Olav on the day of his authority from
the Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1924. Ever since, the
Norwegian Royal Family has spent…
Plans announced to celebrate Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's 50th birthdays
29th March 2023
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 place on 28…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Prince
Mette-Marit of Norway have visited the Scouts on an important
charity day in their anniversary year. Their Royal
Highnesses were informed of the Norwegian Scout Association and the
Norwegian Refugee Council’s collaboration on a…
The line of succession to the Norwegian throne
23rd March 2023
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 to the…
Crown Prince Haakon opens festival with focus on climate
17th March 2023
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…
Planning permission for a royal home causes a row
16th March 2023
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 enough”. However, the…
King Harald visits troops on strategic border
16th March 2023
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…
Norwegian royals are spectators at historic five mile race
14th March 2023
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…

