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 given as a gift by
Her Royal Highness to the Norwegian National Museum this week,
which has invested heavily in promoting…
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…
The Norwegian Social Democratic Party is
facing a crisis. Since it came to power in 2021, its popularity has
waned. Last week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was not present
at Norway`s most important debate TV-programme when this was the
subject for discussion. The programme received a lot of attention
after colleagues within the Social Democratic Party argued against
each other in a very…
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…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit officially
opened this year’s Scouting Assembly on Friday in Lillestrøm,
honouring young scouts and awarding them for their leadership
abilities. At the opening ceremony, the Crown Princess, who is
royal patron of the Norwegian Scout…
King Harald has spoken out on the racism
towards his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, in a new statement,
calling the abuse something the Norwegian Royal Family strongly
opposes. As part of a longer statement officially ending Princess
Märtha Louise’s royal duties—she will retain her title but will
step back from responsibilities and relinquish her patronages—King
Harald dedicated a…
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…
Princess Märtha Louise keeps her title but is forced to change her royal role
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…
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 broadcasts…
