Norway

London visit by Crown Prince and Princess of Norway starts with literature celebration

The Crown Prince and Princess of Norway have begun a visit to the United Kingdom to promote relations between Norway and the UK. The couple stuck to their respective interests on the first day: literature and green initiatives. Crown Prince Haakon began the day at a joint Norwegian-British business conference to talk about cooperation between companies in green industries, including…
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Why we didn't see the King of Norway on his birthday

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 throughout the country and many wished him well on his day. To mark the occasion, a 21-gun-salute will be fired at noon…
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Princess Märtha Louise speaks of royal comeback and blames the press for ex-husband's death

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has given a controversial interview to Swedish television in which she talks about the death of her ex-husband, and plans for a royal comeback. In a major interview with to show ‘Min sanning’ which translates as ‘My truth’, the Princess opens up on hopes that she can make a “comeback” and represent the royal house again. In November last…
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King Harald marks important Sami event

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 Haakon visits new district development

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 experience strong population growth in the near future, with a new district, Ulven, under development. The district will have 2,000…
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