Norway

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Norwegian Trade Fair Foundation

Norway`s Trade Fair is important for south-east Norway and has a long royal tradition. Crown Prince Haakon has helped mark the 100th anniversary of the Norwegian Trade Fair in the city of Lillestrøm. The Crown Prince was welcomed to the county of Viken and the city of Lillestrøm, on November 18th 2021, by assistant state administrator Ingvild Aleksandersen, mayor Jørgen Vik and police…
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Norway

Queen Sonja opens new culture centre in Trondheim

Queen Sonja is very interested in art and has just overseen the official opening of a brand new culture house in the city of Trondheim. The exhibitions in the new culture house in Trondheim will have a special focus on modern arts. Behind the new culture house is the visual…
Norway

Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Norwegian house construction

In Norway, it’s long been established that the vast majority of people own the home they live in. This is part in a policy with royal roots that stretches back several hundred years. On November 17th 2021, Crown Prince Haakon was present to celebrate 75 years since the establishment of the association for Norwegian homebuilders. Upon his arrival, Crown Prince Haakon was received by…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima head to Trondheim as State Visit to Norway comes to an end

The three-day-long Dutch state visit to Norway has ended as King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima travelled to Trondheim to hear about green energy and the many opportunities the sea offers. Crown Prince Haakon, who missed the first days of the visit after experiencing symptoms of a cold, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit accompanied the Dutch royal couple during the visit on November 11th…
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Norway

Queen Sonja's jewels for the State dinner: a tiara from a lost Empire

One of the most awaited moments of any State Visit, especially those that include Monarchs, is the State Dinner.  Coming usually at the end of the first day, the State Dinner is a glittering affair, with fancy clothing (gala uniforms or white tie for men, ballgowns for women) and the best jewellery one owns. This latter point includes tiaras for royal women, which are always a great point of…
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