Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit to undergo pulmonary rehabilitation

Crown Princess Mette-Marit will undergo pulmonary rehabilitation next month, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced, forcing her to cancel her schedule for October. In a statement shared by the Royal Court, it’s revealed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not carry out any official engagements except for unavoidable misses, like the official luncheon for the Opening of the Storting at the…
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Norway's Crown Prince speaks for first time since his stepson was charged with rape

The heir to the throne of Norway has spoken publicly for the first time since his stepson was charged with rape and said the matter is only for the courts. Crown Prince Haakon made his comments just 24 hours after his stepson, Marius Borg Hoiby, was formally charged with 32 offences including four counts of rape. The 28 year old, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is also accused of sexual…
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History, diamonds and pearls for Norway's future queen on a glittering night out at the palace

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Queen Sonja and the women of the Norwegian royal family understood the assignment and chose several historic tiaras for the evening.  Queen Sonja wore one of the oldest Norwegian royal tiaras for the State Dinner, Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara. Set on…
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The young prince taking on an unexpected leading role

Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway, the son and youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears to be taking on an ever increasing public role. The nineteen year old joined his parents at their Asker estate, Skaugum, where they hosted a friendly football match. Crown Princess Mette-Marit coached Team Skaugum who were joined by Asker Unified, Furuset Regnbuen, and…
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