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A forgotten toast and a rapturous reception – Norway’s future queen delivers moving speech to mark her coming of age

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18th June 2022
It was, and will remain, one of the most important speeches of her life. Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway addressed kings, queens, princes, princesses and politicians at a gala dinner marking her coming of age and showed that she is negotiating her path to a crown with confidence. Surrounded by a very proud family and very supportive friends, she spoke movingly of the love that has guided…
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Princess Astrid shares her emotions on seeing Princess Ingrid Alexandra inherit special family tiara

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17th June 2022
Princess Astrid has spoken of her happiness at seeing a tiara that meant so much to her family inherited by Norway’s future queen. Astrid, sister of King Harald, was speaking as Princess Ingrid Alexandra was seen in the diadem for the first time. Astrid’s pride in her great niece, second in line to the Norwegian throne, was clear as she talked about the tiara which Ingrid Alexandra will…
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Celebrations begin for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday

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17th June 2022
Celebrations have begun in Norway for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday. The Norwegian government hosted a black-tie celebration dinner at Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo, with over 200 people in attendance. Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrived with King Harald, Queen Sonja, the Crown Prince Family and Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett. They were greeted by Prime Minister…
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Crown Prince Haakon inspects the troops

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16th June 2022
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…
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Norway's royals team up with celebrities for special football match

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15th June 2022
After a break of three years, caused by the pandemic, the stage was again set for an informal football match at the home of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, Skaugum. On June 13 2022, the family held their traditional game at their home in Asker. Crown Prince Haakon was captain of a team consisting of Norwegian celebrities. This year the team was joined by the professional football…
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