The war in Ukraine continues to dominate.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited the Norwegian city of
Kirkenes, on the border with Russia, to meet the locals and hear
how it feels to live close to the border with Russia after the
country’s invasion of Ukraine. Kirkenes is located in Sør-Varanger
municipality, which is the only municipality in Norway that borders
Russia. The Crown…
Queen Sonja of Norway has met refugees
from Ukraine at the aid organisation Caritas where she heard from
women and children about fleeing their homes and feeling safe in
Norway. The Queen met some Ukrainian children who have had to flee
their homes, including Siuzanna…
King Harald of Norway has extended his
sick leave after contracting COVID-19 last week. The King of Norway
was scheduled to return to royal duties on Thursday, 21 March;
however, this did not occur. The head of communications at the
Norwegian Royal Court informed the…
Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway has
met Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in her home municipality of
Asker to welcome them and to find out more about how the area is
working to facilitate the reception of many Ukrainian refugees in
the future. In Asker, on March 25th 2022, the Crown Princess and
Mayor Lene Conradi met two siblings who have been directly affected
by the war – an…
The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed
that the King and Queen of Norway will no longer be able to attend
the memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. King
Harald remainns sick leave after being diagnosed with coronavirus
last week. The Norwegian Royal…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has
attended the Norwegian Library Association’s conference in Oslo.
Her Royal Highness took part in the panel discussion “Read for
life” attended by a cultural director in a Swedish newspaper, a
reading researcher…
King Harald of Norway has tested positive
for coronavirus. The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that the king,
who is 85, has the virus on the morning of Tuesday March 22nd 2022.
In a statement, it was stated that King Harald tested positive on
March 22nd. The monarch is experiencing mild symptoms and will take
sick leave for several days as well as observing all necessary
isolation…
Uncertain times in Europe create the need
for more military exercises. One of NATO’s largest military
exercises in Norway is currently underway. It has been named Cold
Respons. Crown Prince Haakon visited this exercise on March 21st
2022 and was clear in his message…
Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund
provides financial support for social and humanitarian measures in
organizations and associations. The fund was established on 1 April
1929 under the name “Her Royal Highness Crown Princess
Märtha’s…
As pandemic restrictions ease, royal
visits overseas are beginning again and Norway’s Royal Court has
just confirmed that Queen Sonja will open the exhibition “The Sámi
Pavilion” during the international art exhibition in Venice on 21
April. The exhibition highlights indigenous peoples’ contribution
to contemporary art and the importance of artistic freedom of
expression…
