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King Harald pops in to see how the new monarch on the block is doing

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22nd November 2022
The King and Queen of Norway are on their annual autumn visit to London, and last week, they visited King Charles at Windsor Castle. The visit was private, but several Norwegian media have confirmed that the meeting took place. The Norwegian and British royal families have several private unofficial meetings every year, as the families are close to each other. This was, nevertheless, the first…
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Energy crisis leads to royal request for solar power

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15th November 2022
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe is also forcing royals to take control of their often large properties. The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess are hoping to have their electricity bill cut in the near future, as they are considering installing solar panels on their home the Skaugum Estate. The castle manager, in an e-mail to Asker municipality, asked if an application is required to…
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Princess Märtha Louise affirms her belief in alternative medicine

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9th November 2022
Princess Märtha Louise reaffirmed her commitment to alternative medicine as she officially stepped down from royal duties on 8 November. In the statement announcing her departure from royal duties, the Norwegian Princess said that she has been “passionate about us arriving at new knowledge about how our health works” throughout her life and how her own training as a physiotherapist has…
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The monarch's role in Norway

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8th November 2022
Each monarchy holds a different position within its country; not all monarchs have the same responsibilities, duties, and roles. King Harald V of Norway ascended the throne upon his father’s death in 1991. As King of Norway, Harald fulfills several different functions, along with his wife, Queen Sonja, and his son, Crown Prince Haakon.  As a constitutional monarch, King Harald has many…
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