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Celebrations begin for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday

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

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

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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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. However, the proposal fell through with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. As a…
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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…
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Norway’s parliament votes over the abolishment of the monarchy

Norway has just seen its parliament vote 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 on loyalty to the King. The proposal fell with 134 votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a republic. Several opinion polls…
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