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King Harald returns home after hospital treatment

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21st December 2022
King Harald has been discharged from hospital after a three day stay.The King of Norway was treated for an infection at the Rikshospitalet in Oslo.The 85 year old was admitted on December 19th 2022 and put on intravenous antibiotics. He went home on December 21s 2022 and will continue to rest ahead of the Christmas break.In a short statement confirming his release from hospital care…
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King Harald admitted to hospital

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19th December 2022
King Harald of Norway has been hospitalized. The King has an infection which is being treated with antibiotics – his condition is stated to be stable. However, the King is expected to be in hospital for a few days.The announcement came from the royal court on the morning of December 19th 2022.The 85-year-old King is being treated at Oslo’s Rikshospitalet where he has his own…
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When to see royal Christmas speeches around Europe

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7th December 2022
Several monarchs share a holiday message to mark Christmas and the New Year. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands delivered the first royal Christmas message via radio in 1931, and King George V of Great Britain delivered his first Christmas message in 1932 to launch what would become the BBC World Service.Now, it’s a well established festive tradition. If you are interested, you can now…
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King Harald’s eco energy plans hit a snag

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7th December 2022
King Harald of Norway has been working to get solar panels on the roof of the Royal Palace in Oslo, but the weight of history is against him. Professionals have examined the building and concluded that they would be too heavy.In 2017, planning was started for a project…
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Queen Margrethe joined by Queen Sonja at ballet in Copenhagen

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29th November 2022
The Queen of Denmark was joined by her good friend the Queen of Norway to attend the re-premiere of the ballet “The Nutcracker” in Copenhagen. Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark also attended the event.Queen Margrethe looked deeply moved and very happy as she was given a rousing round of applause by the audience as she made…
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