After a break of three years, caused by the pandemic, the stage was again set for an informal football match at the home of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, Skaugum. On June 13 2022, the family held their traditional game at their home in Asker.
Crown Prince Haakon was captain of a team consisting of Norwegian celebrities. This year the team was joined by the professional football…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway turned 18 in January, but celebrations had to be postponed due to health restrictions.
She will now mark her coming of age on 16 and 17 June, with several European royals expected to attend the gala dinner hosted by her grandparents…
Face to face with the past for a quartet of royals
11th June 2022
Queen Sonja came face to face with her past as she toured a brand new art event in Oslo.
The Queen of Norway visited an exhibition showcasing some of her most famous outfits which are included in a display about the role of clothes in forming the royal image. Her gowns…
Record high support for the Norwegian monarchy
9th June 2022
Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of loyalty to the King. However, the proposal fell through with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic.
As a…
Queen Sonja to exhibit own art collection
9th June 2022
This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at Queen Sonja’s art stable.
Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be open until November and…
Tiara debut for two future queens lined up in Norway
8th June 2022
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…
Norway has just seen its parliament vote on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath on loyalty to the King.
The proposal fell with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. Several opinion polls…
Princess Martha Louise of Norway announces engagement
7th June 2022
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and the American shaman Durek Verrett are engaged.
Their engagement was announced on the morning of June 7th 2022 via a press release.
No date has yet been set for the wedding, and the couple will continue to live on different…
King Felipe congratulates tennis legend
7th June 2022
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.Â
The final was played on Sunday, 5 May by Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal and young…
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway made a poignant visit to Utøya, the site of one of the two attacks perpetrated by a terrorist on 22 July 2011.Â
The royal couple arrived on the island via the MS Thorbjørn, one of the ferries transporting passengers between the two shores. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Astrid Hoem, leader of the Workers’ Youth League, Lisbeth…