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 have…
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and the
American shaman Durek Verrett are engaged. Their engagement was
announced on the morning of June 7th 2022 via a press release. No
date has yet been set for the wedding, and the couple will continue
to live on different…
King Felipe of Spain was joined by Crown
Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in Paris to
watch the final of the tennis men’s individual tournament Roland
Garros. The final was played on Sunday, 5 May by Spanish
tennis legend Rafael Nadal and young…
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway
made a poignant visit to Utøya, the site of one of the two attacks
perpetrated by a terrorist on 22 July 2011. The royal couple
arrived on the island via the MS Thorbjørn, one of the ferries
transporting passengers between the two shores. Upon their arrival,
they were welcomed by Astrid Hoem, leader of the Workers’ Youth
League, Lisbeth Røyneland…
While the spring and summer months for
most people involve the beach or enjoying the sunny weather, for
Crown Prince Haakon, it meant the end of a successful trek across
Greenland. The Crown Prince of Norway returned home over the
weekend after spending two weeks with the…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is in full
swing crossing Greenland. The Crown Prince’s special expedition is
part of a larger anniversary to celebrate the fact that it has been
50 years since King Olav opened Tromsø University. Since 19 May,
the Crown Prince has been on…
King Harald of Norway has participated in
the award ceremony for the prestigious Abel Prize. The Abel Prize
of 2022 was awarded to Dennis Parnell Sullivanfor his mathematical
work in topology. His Majesty received the prize winner in an
audience at the Royal Palace before handing out the award in the
official ceremony, in the hall of one of the University of Oslo’s
oldest buildings near…
Queen Sonja has attended the celebrations
of the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The
festivities were supposed to be held last year, but due to the
global health crisis, they were postponed to 2022. Upon arrival,
the Queen was welcomed and given…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has left
Norway with Greenland as his destination. On 19 May, he kicks off
on a three-week-long journey to cross Greenland on skis and kites.
The expedition is organised by the University of Tromsø and marks
the university’s 50th…
Norway’s Royal Family has led the
celebrations on National Day in the first normal celebrations since
the beginning of the global health crisis. The day began in Asker,
where the Crown Prince Family greeted the children from Røyken and
Hurum primary schools, who took part in the Children’s Parade
outside their home. Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Ingrid
Alexandra dressed in the…
