Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king.
The Norwegian and British royal families have very close ties. In 1896, Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Carl of Denmark. In 1905, this couple became King and Queen of…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit cancel UK visit over Queen Elizabeth mourning
10th September 2022
In light of the mourning period observed for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the visit that Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway had scheduled in the UK has now been cancelled.Â
The Crown Prince Couple was supposed to travel to the United Kingdom…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has for many years had climate change and environmental issues as a major focus of his work. This week, the Norwegian Crown Prince paid an official visit to two places in Vestfold in Norway, which put climate issues high on the agenda.
His…
Queen Sonja to award Queen Margrethe with a prestigious language prize
8th September 2022
Queen Margrethe of Denmark is awarded the Nordic Association’s language prize for her effort to strengthen the Scandinavian language community and she will receive the accolade from her good friend, Queen Sonja of Norway.
The prize will be presented in a ceremony in Oslo later in September. Preparations are now being made for a large-scale celebration of the language award…
Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Martha Louise refuse to comment on the controversy around Durek Verrett
8th September 2022
The Norwegian royals were out in force but it wasn’t their work that was in the spotlight. Much of the attention was focused on how they are dealing with the controversy around a man who will soon marry into the family. As King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon…
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has opened a new guide dog facility for the Norwegian Association of the Blind.
The Princess officially opened the new facility at Veiviseren Dog School by cutting the official ribbon outside the building.
She then went inside to…
This week, Queen Sonja was able to help mark a special anniversary for her. On September 6th 2022, the Queen of Norway was present at the 100-year commemoration for Slemdal school, where she herself attended class.
The queen was shown around the school grounds by headmaster Vegard Kjesbo and got to see both magic tricks and dancing at the commemoration. Her Majesty also got to meet student…
The Kavli Award is three research prizes awarded every other year in Oslo by the American Kavli Foundation and the Norwegian Academy of Sciences. King Harald of Norway has handed out the Kavli Award for 2020 and 2022.
This happened, firstly, in an awards ceremony which…
Crown Prince Haakon celebrates 50th anniversary of Norway Arctic University
4th September 2022
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway took part in the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Tromsø, which was officially inaugurated by King Olav V, the Crown Prince’s grandfather.
His Royal Highness arrived at Norway’s Arctic University on 1 September, exactly 50…
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon resume joint agenda after the holidays
4th September 2022
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway made a joint appearance on the Royal Palace’s balcony to greet a military parade.Â
But it wasn’t just any military event; it was the annual performance of the 3rd Guard Company, which consists of about 130 military personnel, who are recruited at the beginning of autumn and train during autumn and winter, to then leave for concerts, exhibitions…
