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…
Norway's Prime Minister sends best wishes to Harald V after king is admitted to hospital
4th August 2022
The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr
Store, has sent his best wishes to King Harald after the monarch
was admitted to hospital. The King of Norway was taken to Oslo
University Hospital on August 4th 2022 after suffering a fever. In
a short statement, the Royal Court…
King Harald V is in a stable condition in
hospital after developing a fever. In a brief statement, the Royal
Court said: ”His Majesty the King was today admitted to Oslo
University Hospital for the investigation of fever. His condition
is stable.” No…
The Scandinavian monarchs have sadly
needed to continue sending condolences to each other as more
tragedy rocks their countries, this time with King Harald and King
Carl XVI Gustaf sending condolences to Queen Margrethe. Following a
shooting in Copenhagen on July 3 2022, the Scandinavian monarchs
sent condolences to the Danish queen after three people were shot
and killed at a shopping…
As Norway prepared to celebrate the 80th
birthdays of Their Majesties the King and Queen in 2017, I thought
the story of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s relationship was worth
sharing with our readers. Now, on the Queen’s 85th birthday, we
revisit one of the most…
Today, 4 July, is Queen Sonja of Norway’s
85th birthday. On this occasion, we look back at the Queen’s life
and some of her achievements as Queen of Norway. Sonja Haraldsen
was born as the youngest daughter of clothing merchant Karl August
Haraldsen and his wife…
Queen Margrethe and King Carl XVI Gustaf send condolences as Norway faces a tragic shooting
27th June 2022
Queen Margrethe of Denmark and King Carl
XVI Gustaf of Sweden have both surrounded King Harald of Norway
with love after the tragic shooting that took the lives of two
people in Oslo. The two monarchs both sent condolences letters,
which were published on all social media accounts, as well as the
respective websites. In a short note signed by hand by the Queen,
Margrethe called…
