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Norway's heir addresses controversy around sister's wedding

With just days to go until Princess Martha Louise of Norway gets married, her brother has addressed some of the controversy around her big day. Crown Prince Haakon spoke to journalists about the issues that have arisen ahead of Martha Louise’s wedding to Durek Verrett. The two tie the knot in Gerainger in Norway on August 31st 2024. Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett will marry…
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Crown Princess Mette Marit finally arrives in Paris

Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway has joined her husband in Paris to catch the tail end of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit are together in Paris for the Olympics and were at the Stade de France on Friday evening to cheer for several Norwegian athletes competing for gold. Henriette Jæger competed in the Women’s 400 metre athletics…
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Crown Prince Haakon meets the muffin man

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has met the star of the 2024 Olympic Games- the muffin man. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Paris earlier this week and has hit the ground running. He first met with TikTok star and Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, known…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit missing from Olympics trip as reports emerge of family issue

Crown Princess Mette-Marit has delayed her attendance at the Summer Olympics in Paris with the royal court also confirming she has been dealing with a family situation in Norway. The Crown Princess had been due to attend Olympic events with her husband Crown Prince Haakon from August 6th 2024, as announced previously by the Royal Court. However, the future king arrived solo in Paris and…
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A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family

Many royal families have specific residences that they use at certain times of the year, with many enjoying a specific summer residence. The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer home is a relatively new acquisition but King Harald and Queen Sonja spend each summer there…
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All aboard the literature train for Norway's future queen

While The Queen’s Reading Room Festival at Hampton Court Palace wrapped up on Sunday, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has also been celebrating literature this week with the launch of her literary train for 2024. An annual event, the Norwegian Crown Princess boarded her literary train again on 11 June to visit several communities and to highlight the importance of reading.
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