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Princess Märtha Louise keeps her title but is forced to change her royal role

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9th November 2022
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway officially stepped back from her royal duties on 8 November, announcing in a statement that she will no longer carry out royal duties or hold patronages following controversies arising from her engagement to Durek Verrett. In a statement shared by the Norwegian Royal House, the Norwegian Princess announced that she plans to step back from royal duties, though…
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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…
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No royal title for Durek Verrett on his marriage to Princess Martha Louise

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8th November 2022
King Harald of Norway has confirmed that his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, won’t receive a royal title when he marries Princess Martha Louise. In a statement, the Royal Court said that like men who had previously married princesses, Durek Verrett will become part of the royal family but won’t officially represent it or ever hold a title. The court said ”Like Erling…
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Norway's Crown Prince Couple ends lease on summer home

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28th October 2022
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway have ended their lease on a private summer residence in Kristiansand, the Norwegian Royal Court announced. The Crown Prince Couple have leased a residence called Dvergsøya in Kristiansand since 2009 and recently renewed the lease in 2020 for another five-year period. No reason was given for why the lease was terminated halfway…
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King Harald hands out important award

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26th October 2022
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…
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Crown Prince Haakon speaks out about Princess Martha Louise's title

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18th October 2022
The Crown Prince of Norway has confirmed that there is an ongoing debate within his family about whether his sister, Princess Martha Louise, will keep her royal title. The engagement of Princess Martha Louise and her American fiancé Durek Verrett has led to much debate in Norway. Earlier this month Norwegian press reported that several meetings had taken place at the Royal Palace in Oslo where…
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