In recent times, the King and Queen of
Norway have begun their post summer holiday engagements with a
visit to one of their nation’s counties. It provides an opportunity
to see slightly more distant parts of Norway. On August 30th 2022,
the royals started a three day long visit to western Norway and
King Harald and Queen Sonja had a clear message during their visit
– now is a time for…
King Harald of Norway was present when
“White Buses” marked its 30th anniversary in Oslo. This was the
Norwegian king’s first public appearance since he spent a few days
in hospital earlier in the month being treated for an infection.
The organization runs…
Queen Sonja of Norway has opened the
NOR-Fishing 2022 fair in Trondheim. During the opening ceremony,
the Queen and others assembled heard Fisheries and Oceans Minister
Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran speak and were also able to witness the
presentation of the Norwegian…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has
been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the Norwegian Royal
Court. In a brief statement shared on the monarchy’s website on
Saturday, the palace said: “The Crown Princess has normal symptoms
and is followed up by her doctor.” The news comes the day after
Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrated her 49th birthday. Members of
the Norwegian…
Princess Astrid sends message as the International Music Prize which bears her name takes place
20th August 2022
Despite being 90 years of age, Princess
Astrid of Norway is still one of the hardest members of the
Norwegian Royal Family. Throughout her life, the Princess has
always been very interested in music. Since 1956, Her Highness has
been patron of a music award which is named in…
A total of 30 royal guards have been
dismissed from their roles in Norway after admitting to using
illegal drugs. The allegations were first made following a private
party over the summer where the Armed Forces were tipped off about
the use of illegal substances amongst…
The Queen of Norway has spent this summer
both cycling and paddling in Norway’s northernmost county of
Finnmark. It was nevertheless the way Queen Sonja ended her holiday
that received the most attention. The holiday came to its
conclusion in Finnmark – with a paddle in the border river
Pasvikelva. This is the river that marks the border between Norway
and Russia where there are…
King Harald V of Norway has been
discharged from hospital where he was treated for three days for an
infection. The King of Norway left Oslo University Hospital on
August 8th 2022 and was said by royal officials to be in good
health now. King Harald, who is 85, spent…
Princess Märtha Louise's daughter aims for medal in show jumping championship
7th August 2022
Emma Tallulah, the youngest daughter of
Princess Märtha Louise and the late Ari Behn, is competing this
week in the Junior National Championships for show jumping. The
Championships are taking place in Lier, Norway, and Emma sat down
to talk about her training and the…
The King of Norway is being treated in
hospital for an infection. Harald V will remain at Oslo University
Hospital for ”several days” while he receives intravenous
antibiotics for the condition. His condition is described as
stable. King Harald, who is 85, was taken to hospital on August 4th
2022 after becoming ill with a fever that required further
investigation. Doctors…
