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Queen Sonja is first recipient of new award in Norway

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10th May 2022
It is not every day that a completely new award arises but a rather special one, Honorary Craftsman, has been created in Norway. The first winner of this award was none other than Queen Sonja of Norway.The appointment of Honorary Craftsman is instituted to honour a person who has an excellent in his or her field, has made a significant contribution to society in general or their crafts in…
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King Harald marks Liberation Day in Oslo

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9th May 2022
After two years of pandemic restrictions, the public was finally able to participate in the celebration of the Norwegian Liberation and Veterans Day.Nevertheless, the war in Ukraine left its mark on the day that was commemorated on May 8th 2022 with both His Majesty…
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Rare and historic Norwegian royal cars to go on show

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6th May 2022
Queen Sonja’s Art Stable in the Royal Palace of Oslo’s old stable buildings has this winter and spring hosted an exhibition on the royal family`s car collection. Now, as the exhibition enters its last few weeks, a special display has been added for visitors to enjoy.On Sunday May 14, many of the private cars of members of the Norwegian Royal Family will be shown to the public, alongside…
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Queen Sonja opens a new centre for the preservation of antiques

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29th April 2022
One of the world’s most modern centres for the preservation of old objects is located in Norway, and this week they received a royal visit for the solemn opening.Her Majesty arrived at the conservation centre and was greeted by the chairman of the board of the Anno Museum and State Administrator Knut Storberget, the Mayor of Elverum, Lillian Skjærvik and CEO Svein Inge Sunde. Pupils…
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The Monarchs of 1952: King Haakon VII of Norway

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25th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way.King Haakon VII of NorwayThe first monarch of an independent Norway, King Haakon VII was more than a fellow monarch at the time…
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