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How royals use soft diplomacy to voice their support for Ukraine

Diplomats refer to it as “soft diplomacy” – the art of saying things without actually uttering a single word. Another definition is of it is “saying without saying”.On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Media around the world have covered the facts, and have talked about the humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding by the hour. Over 2 million people have…
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King Harald makes first public appearance outside royal palace for months as he joins family at ski festival

The traditional Holmenkollen Ski Festival is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, and with glorious sun and blue skies, the event became a great sports festival.Crown Prince Haakon was present during the women’s three mile cross country ski competition on March 5th 2022, and the winner, Therese Johaug, was praised for her fantastic sports career that she drew to a close this…
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Crown Prince Couple of Norway attend peace service for Ukraine

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have attended a peace service for Ukraine at Oslo’s Trinity Church.The Crown Prince Couple joined the clergy of various denominations and Ukrainians in Norway at the service on Tuesday night. Minister of Justice and Emergency Management Emilie Enger Mehl attended on behalf of the Norwegian government.When the couple…
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Support for the Norwegian monarchy continues to grow

In connection with King Harald’s birthday, , the state-run Norwegian TV channel NRK has conducted another major survey on the Norwegians’ attitude to the monarchy as a form of government.The survey confirms that the Norwegian monarchy is very popular, as 78 % of the Norwegian population want it to continue. Only 15 % of Norwegians asked in this poll want a republic instead.In…
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