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Tiara debut for two future queens lined up in Norway

Two of Europe’s future queens will experience their first tiara moments next week when Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, attends the delayed 18th birthday gala celebrations for Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra. The Dutch Royal House confirmed that Princess Amalia will join her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, at a gala dinner on June 17 at the Royal Palace of…
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King Felipe congratulates tennis legend

King Felipe of Spain was joined by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in Paris to watch the final of the tennis men’s individual tournament Roland Garros.  The final was played on Sunday, 5 May by Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal and young Norwegian promise Casper Ruud, whom Nadal defeated in 3 sets, with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.  Upon his arrival, King…
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Crown Prince Haakon arrives at Greenland Research Station

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is in full swing crossing Greenland. The Crown Prince’s special expedition is part of a larger anniversary to celebrate the fact that it has been 50 years since King Olav opened Tromsø University. Since 19 May, the Crown Prince has been on an expedition to cross Greenland. Unfortunately, the expedition got off to a bad start when the Crown Prince was…
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King Harald hands out Abel Prize

King Harald of Norway has participated in the award ceremony for the prestigious Abel Prize. The Abel Prize of 2022 was awarded to Dennis Parnell Sullivanfor his mathematical work in topology. His Majesty received the prize winner in an audience at the Royal Palace…
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Queen Sonja visits Europe’s largest glacier

Queen Sonja has attended the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The festivities were supposed to be held last year, but due to the global health crisis, they were postponed to 2022. Upon arrival, the Queen was welcomed and given…
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Crown Prince Haakon leaves for expedition over Greenland

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has left Norway with Greenland as his destination. On 19 May, he kicks off on a three-week-long journey to cross Greenland on skis and kites. The expedition is organised by the University of Tromsø and marks the university’s 50th anniversary. It was King Olav who opened the university 50 years ago. The Crown Prince will be part of the first part of…
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