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Princess Charlene set to make first official trip since health problems as Prince Albert honours ancestor

Princess Charlene of Monaco seems to be set to undertake her first official trip since her hiatus from public life due to health concerns. On the 22nd of June, Prince Albert is scheduled to open the exhibition “Sailing the Sea of Science” at the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway, and, through the Norwegian Court’s official agenda, it was revealed that Princess Charlene will be traveling…
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Crown Prince Haakon inspects the troops

A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp. King Harald was not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the Crown Prince conducted the inspection alone. The Royal Guard is present at all the royal residences in Norway and is part of the permanent defence of…
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Who is expected at Princess Ingrid Alexandra's birthday celebrations?

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway turned 18 in January, but celebrations had to be postponed due to health restrictions. She will now mark her coming of age on 16 and 17 June, with several European royals expected to attend the gala dinner hosted by her grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, at the Royal Palace on 17 June. The Norwegian Royal Court has already announced that besides…
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Record high support for the Norwegian monarchy

Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of loyalty to the King.
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Queen Sonja to exhibit own art collection

This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at Queen Sonja’s art stable. Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be open until November and show 100 works by 50 artists from the Queen’s own art collection. Queen Sonja’s art collection consists of more…
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