King Harald’s gift to Prince Christian on his 18th birthday this past weekend was the designation as a Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav.
What is the Order of St. Olav? Let’s discuss.
Founded by King Oscar I in 1847, though he reigned as the Sovereign of both Norway and Sweden, the Order of St. Olav was distinctly a Norwegian chivalric order. When the union dissolved in 1905, another…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited a legal aid service which is facing big changes.
The ”Jussbussen”, which means the juridical buss, is a free legal service in Norway for those who need help. It’s a voluntary service where 36 law students offer free…
King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new legislative season.
On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness arrived at the…
One of Europe’s most popular royals has just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a regal seat.
In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the most sophisticated prop at a series of theatres.
The three Norwegian thrones for the king, queen and crown prince in the Norwegian…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health issues will sideline her for a bit longer.
The Crown Princess does not have any events scheduled for the upcoming week or autumn holidays.
The Royal Court told Dagbladet that the royal’s sick leave would be extended…
Crown Prince Haakon hosts Red Cross Secretary General as Ukraine takes central stage in Oslo
26th September 2023
Crown Prince Haakon has welcomed the Secretary General of the Ukrainian Red Cross at the Oslo Royal Palace for an audience.
On 25th September, Mr Maksym Dotsenko held a private meeting with the heir to the Norwegian throne in the context of his visit to the…
A tiny church and a scramble for a minister - a very unusual royal wedding
22nd September 2023
When the leading princess of a royal court marries, it’s usually a grand affair with tiaras, sparkle and endless celebrations. But when Astrid, then the de facto first lady of Norway, said her ‘I dos’ in 1961, it was a low key affair that changed the rules of royal romance. Her marriage to Johan Martin Ferner was controversial but the fact that it took place at all signalled a…
In connection with Queen Sonja’s 80th birthday the Queen Sonja Art Stable was opened in Oslo. Located just beside the Royal Palace the Art Stable has now for many years been an exhibition hall for royal history and modern art. Now a new building is part of the…
The hotel that's about to claim a place in royal wedding history
16th September 2023
Princess Martha Louise of Norway has announced details for her 2024 wedding to American shaman Durek Verrett. The couple will be marrying in Gerainger on 24 August in a historic venue.
Martha and Durek have chosen the Hotel Union Geiranger for their…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is on sick leave for two weeks but may need further rest after that.
The news was announced by the Norwegian Royal Court on September 13th 2023. The decision comes on the advice of the Crown Princess’ doctor.
The Crown Princess is initially on sick leave for two weeks, but this period may be extended.
It means that the Crown Princess cannot…