Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg of Norway
was born on 12 February 1932 to then-Crown Prince Olav and Crown
Princess Märtha as the pair’s second child. During World War II,
she spent time with her mother, older sister (Princess Ragnhild)
and younger brother (reigning King Harald) in the United States,
while her father and grandfather, King Haakon VII, were in exile in
London. The family…
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…
King Harald of Norway has been on sick
leave for almost two weeks, but on February 10th 2022, he returned
to work. The Norwegian monarch received three new ambassadors in a
solemn audience at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The ambassadors from
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bakir…
It is not every day a Crown Prince jumps
from a bridge. Nevertheless, this is what Crown Prince Haakon of
Norway did this week. The Norwegian Crown Prince jumped from a
bridge when he visited Øygarden in western Norway on 9 February. It
was on the occasion of a visit to the Dale-Oen Centre that the
stunt took place. The 48-year-old action-loving royal admitted that
he felt a little nervous…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette Marit of Norway’s visit to Sweden has a new date. Due to the
global health crisis, the visit has been postponed several times,
but now a new date has been set for the royal visit. Their Royal
Highnesses will pay an…
Crown Prince Haakon reveals details about Princess Ingrid Alexandra's possible military service
10th February 2022
Crown Prince Haakon has revealed some
details about his daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s, possible
military career. In connection with his visit to the National
Logistics Operations Centre at Sessvollmoen Camp on 7 February, the
Crown Prince confirmed that…
King Harald of Norway has been on sick
leave for almost two weeks, but will be back at work within days.
The Norwegian Royal Court has just confirmed that the king will
attend an audience later this week. Sven Gjeruldsen, communications
manager for the Norwegian Royal Court, has given the following
statement to the Norwegian newspaper VG: “I can confirm that His
Majesty the King will resume…
Norwegian Prime Minister's relationship with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess up for assessment
9th February 2022
Last year, Norway got a new prime
minister after parliamentary elections. The Conservatives lost
power after eight years and the Social Democrats gained the post of
Prime Minister. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has now requested
an assessment of impartiality due to his…
Crown Prince Haakon visits military camp before major international military exercise
9th February 2022
Crown Prince Haakon, the acting Regent,
visited the Armed Forces and the National Logistics Operations
Centre, also known as NLOGS, at Sessvollmoen camp north of Oslo on
7 February. During the visit, Crown Prince Haakon was introduced to
what NLOGS contributes to the…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit of Norway have sent special greetings to the Sami
minority in Norway on the occasion of the Sami National Day or Sami
People’s Day. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of
Norway took the opportunity to congratulate the Sami minority
living in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. The royals said:
“Congratulations on your…
