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Queen Sonja back to royal duties after health scare

After a health scare earlier in January, Queen Sonja is already back enjoying Norway’s winter weather with a visit to a stunning but fleeting cathedral.Queen Sonja has visited Hunderfossen Family Park to see this year’s new attraction there. Each year, a newly-designed cathedral made of ice is built in the park with a different theme. The 2025 theme for the park is Peace and…
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Crown Prince Haakon launches a special year in Norway

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway embraced the cold to launch an exciting year in Norway. The Norwegian Crown Prince was in Oslo to help launch 2025 as the official Year of Outdoor Living. The bonfire event in the capital city was one of 700 across the country where communities lit their own bonfires to celebrate. He looked to be having a great time at a folk party at Sognsvann at the…
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Queen Sonja released from hospital

After an evening spent in Lillehammer Hospital with atrial fibrillation, Queen Sonja has been discharged with a normal heart rhythm.The Queen of Norway had been admitted following a skiing trip where her heart rate was elevated, though the Norwegian Royal Court shared at…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Fashion Hits of 2024

Crown Princess Mette-Marit loves pastels, floral patterns, long sleeved dresses and princess gowns and she made sure to hit every single one of her style musts this year! As the curtain closes on 2024, let’s take a look back at some of her sartorial hits this year.
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Future Queen Fashion 2024: Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway

Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway may be second-in-line for the Norwegian throne but is taking her role as future monarch seriously. She has spent the majority of 2024 carrying out military training and announced in October that she would be extending her training until April 2025. However, in her few appearances with her family in 2024, she is showing a refined sense of style at only twenty…
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King Harald and his heir keep Christmas tradition in turbulent times

King Harald of Norway has been joined by Crown Prince Haakon for a solemn but meaningful annual tradition. The King of Norway and his heir attended an annual service at Oslo Cathedral held for the employees, security guards and office workers of His Majesty Guard. This service is held each year at the beginning of the holiday season and features performances of several different pieces…
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