Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has
widely shared her love of literature and reading and supports a
number of literary events. Now, she has hosted a panel with
celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami, a rare public
appearance for the author. It also was a reunion for the two after
a surprise first meeting. The Norwegian Literature Festival is the
largest literary festival in the…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore her newest
bunad as the Norwegian Royal Family led the celebrations for
Constitution Day. The future queen completed 15 months of military
training earlier this spring, and received the traditional dress
from Bardu and Målselv, the…
King Harald of Norway met up with an old
friend as he hosted the former President of the United States,
Barack Obama, at his summer home. The King of Norway was joined by
his daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mette Marit, for the meeting.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr…
Queen Sonja of Norway has been discharged
from hospital after a dash by air for treatment after she fell ill
on holiday. The Queen of Norway, who is 87, was taken to hospital
in Oslo by air ambulance on the afternoon of Easter Monday after
developing shortness of breath. She was treated overnight before
being allowed home the following morning. The royal court says
Queen Sonja will now…
Queen Sonja of Norway taken to hospital by air ambulance after becoming unwell on holiday
21st April 2025
Queen Sonja of Norway has been rushed to
hospital from her Easter holiday. The Norwegian royal court said
she was taken there on Easter Monday for shortness of breath. The
court said she ”was transported by air ambulance from the Prince’s
Cabin in…
Princess Ingrid-Alexandra of Norway
joined her grandparents and parents for her first ever State Dinner
in Oslo, and she passed the evening with flying colours! King
Harald and Queen Sonja hosted Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir
for a three day state visit. The…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is
making big steps into her life as a working royal after completing
her military training. The second in line to the throne joined her
grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, and her parents, Crown
Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to take part in her
first incoming State Visit. Princess Ingrid Alexandra stepped
out with her parents to help…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra wraps up her military service with a visit from her father
3rd April 2025
In the presence of her proud papa,
Princess Ingrid Alexandra received her Military Merit Medal as the
Norwegian Royal Court shares that her military training will end
later this week. Crown Prince Haakon paid a visit to the Engineer
Battalion in Skjold to inspect the…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra to take part in royal event for the first time
27th March 2025
Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s military
appointment is rapidly coming to an end, and the Norwegian Royal
Court has announced that she’ll undertake a new duty in the coming
weeks: participating in a state visit. The future queen, who has
spent the 15 months with the…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette Marit of Norway have received Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy for a private audience. The Crown Prince and Crown
Princess received the Ukrainian President at the Royal Palace in
Oslo on March 20. The couple welcomed the President of Ukraine back
to Norway and chatted in English before taking a photograph
together. President Zelenskyy…
