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Queen Margrethe given language prize by Queen Sonja

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27th September 2022
Queens often present awards, but not to each other. However, Queen Sonja of Norway has presented the Nordic Association’s language prize to this year’s winner, Queen Margrethe of Denmark.It all happened in a small ceremony on September 26th 2022 in the House of the Nordic Nations in Oslo, Norway’s capital.Queen Margrethe of Denmark was awarded the Nordic Association’s…
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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit cancel UK visit over Queen Elizabeth mourning

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10th September 2022
In light of the mourning period observed for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the visit that Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway had scheduled in the UK has now been cancelled. The Crown Prince Couple was supposed to travel to the United Kingdom next week for a three-day visit focused on technology and healthcare, as well as tightening the business ties that bind the…
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Crown Prince Haakon learns more about food waste

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8th September 2022
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has for many years had climate change and environmental issues as a major focus of his work. This week, the Norwegian Crown Prince paid an official visit to two places in Vestfold in Norway, which put climate issues high on the agenda.His…
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Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Martha Louise refuse to comment on the controversy around Durek Verrett

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8th September 2022
The Norwegian royals were out in force but it wasn’t their work that was in the spotlight. Much of the attention was focused on how they are dealing with the controversy around a man who will soon marry into the family. As King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Martha Louise went on engagements on September 7th 2022, the spotlight was on Durek Verrett, the princess&#8217…
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Queen Sonja finds herself back in her old classroom

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7th September 2022
This week, Queen Sonja was able to help mark a special anniversary for her. On September 6th 2022, the Queen of Norway was present at the 100-year commemoration for Slemdal school, where she herself attended class.The queen was shown around the school grounds by…
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King Harald hands out the Kavli Award

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7th September 2022
The Kavli Award is three research prizes awarded every other year in Oslo by the American Kavli Foundation and the Norwegian Academy of Sciences. King Harald of Norway has handed out the Kavli Award for 2020 and 2022.This happened, firstly, in an awards ceremony which was held in the Oslo Concert Hall. A reception and dinner followed, attended by His Majesty, the winner, and other guests in…
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