Norway

King Harald and Queen Sonja on royalty - ''Americans don't understand''

The King and Queen of Norway have said ”Americans don’t understand” when it comes to royals and royalty. King Harald and Queen Sonja were speaking after their only daughter, Princess Martha Louise, gave up all her royal duties and patronages following controversy. She has been heavily criticised in recent times for business moves with her fiance, Durek Verrett, which include…
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The monarch's role in Norway

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…
Norway

Princess Martha Louise steps back from royal duties amidst controversy

The only daughter of King Harald V of Norway has given up royal duties amid ongoing controversy. Princess Martha Louise will step back immediately from representing her family. In a brief statement, the Norwegian Court said ”Princess Märtha Louise wishes to differentiate more clearly between her own activities and her relationship to the Royal House of Norway. The Princess has therefore…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra visits Norwegian Armed Forces

Princess Ingrid Alexandra continued her visits with the Norwegian Armed Forces, visiting with the Norwegian Army and Navy as she celebrates her 18th birthday year. The Norwegian Royal Court shared details of Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s visits, noting that she visited the Brigade Nord at Setermoen on Tuesday and the Navy’s main logistical base in Northern Norway last week. During her…
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King Harald hands out important award

Norway’s King Harald has chosen to highlight one of Norway’s minorities, the Samsi people. The King has awarded the Sami language Prize, and this year’s Sami language prize was awarded to the historian Aage Agnar Solbakk. The prize was awarded during…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon visits special kindergarten

Queen Maud’s College for Kindergarten Teacher Education in Trondheim provides training for those working in early years’ education. It is a private college organized as an independent foundation within the Church of Norway. The school is now celebrating its 75th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, Crown Prince Haakon visited the school that bears the name of his…
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