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Durek Verrett and Princess Märtha Louise to move permanently to Norway

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…
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Crown Prince Haakon makes a sweet treat

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…
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Easter celebrations for Norway’s Royal Family

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…
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Plans announced to celebrate Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's 50th birthdays

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…
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The line of succession to the Norwegian throne

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…
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Crown Prince Haakon opens festival with focus on climate

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…
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Planning permission for a royal home causes a row

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…
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Norwegian royals are spectators at historic five mile race

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…
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