The public tax figures for 2021 in Norway
have been published, making last year’s income, assets and taxes
for large parts of the Norwegian population made public. However,
some are left off the tax lists, including the senior members of
the Norwegian Royal Family. Norway is unique in that it is public
how much everyone earns and has in wealth; however, that has been
reduced and…
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…
Leah Isadora Behn, daughter of Princess
Märtha Louise and her late husband Ari Behn, granddaughter of King
Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, has attended Le Bal des
Débutantes in Paris. Behn was one of 20 girls from all over the
world who were selected for “Le Bal” in Paris. It took place at the
Shangri-La hotel in Paris on November 26th 2022. Leah Isadora is
the first Norwegian…
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…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown
Princess Victoria of Sweden undertook a joint visit to Kenya as
part of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The royals
undertook various field visits to see the UNDP’s work in the area.
The visit began on 21…
Crown Prince Haakon takes on father's engagements as King Harald recovers from a cold
25th November 2022
The King of Norway has handed over his
day’s engagements to the heir to the throne after becoming poorly
with a cold. King Harald was due to meet ministers and hold a
series of audiences on November 25th 2022 but had to step back at
the last minute after feeling unwell. Crown Prince Haakon, just
back from a trip to Kenya, has instead taken on the duties. The
Royal Court issued a…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, an
international star designer, and a workshop for artists with and
without disabilities was the recipe for success behind the dress
the Crown Princess wore during the official opening of the new
National Museum some months ago. That dress was…
King Harald pops in to see how the new monarch on the block is doing
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…
Crown Prince and Princess of Norway hold reception for volunteers
17th November 2022
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit have hosted a reception at their home, the Skaugum
Estate, for those helping others in their communities. A total of
62 guests were present, from all parts of Norway. They all had in
common that for a long period of time they have worked voluntarily
and for free with various projects in their local areas. Before the
guests sat down for lunch…
