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Queen Sonja opens NOR-Fishing 2022

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 Innovation Award. Queen Sonja later visited several exhibitors, including the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Norwegian Royal Guards are dismissed over illegal drug use

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 conscripts in the Royal Guard. Five conscripts from His Majesty’s Guard admitted the use of drugs shortly…
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Princess Märtha Louise's daughter aims for medal in show jumping championship

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 upcoming competition. “In the last few months, almost all the time has been spent on training, so there hasn’t been…
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King Harald of Norway admitted to hospital

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 further details were given. The King of Norway was last seen in public at a sailing competition last week. Along with the rest…
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