Norway

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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Who is King Harald?

King Harald is the first King of Norway born on Norwegian soil in 567 years. He was born at Skaugum estate on 21 February 1937 and is the son of King Olav of Norway and his wife Martha, who was Crown Princess of Norway and Princess of Sweden. King Harald grew up at the Skaugum Estate just outside the capital Oslo with his two older sisters, Princess Astrid and Princess Ragnhild. When King…
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New dates set for the celebration of Princess Ingrid Alexandra

After being postponed due to the pandemic, the date is finally set for the celebration of Princess Ingrid Alexandra reaching adulthood. Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official celebration day will be on 16 and 17 June. The Princess turned 18 on 21 January 2022. The planned gala dinner at the Royal Palace as well as the government’s celebration of the day of authority was…
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Who is Princess Astrid of Norway?

Today, 12 February, Princess Astrid of Norway turns 90-years-old! We wish her a wonderful birthday, and on the occasion, we look back on the Princess’s life to find out a little more about the Norwegian King’s older sister. Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg of…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon opens exhibition about royal cars

After a long break due to the pandemic, there is again an exhibition ready under the auspices of the Norwegian royal family. On February 10th 2022, Crown Prince Haakon was gave the press a look at a new exhibition about the royal family’s cars. Historical film and photographs tell the story of meetings between king and people. They show key events where the vehicles have been in the…
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