Norway

Crown Prince and Princess of Norway share message of hope after tragedy

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26th November 2021
In 2011, 77 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attack on Norwegian soil since the second world war. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit marked the tenth anniversary earlier this year in poignant ceremonies. Now, they have overseen a special event at the Skaugum Estate with the theme “Life after July 22.” The 40 invited guests were affected in various ways…
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Crown Prince Haakon attends climate conference

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25th November 2021
Climate is something many royals have been involved in in recent years, including the Norwegian Crown Prince. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway was present at the opening of the Zero Conference in Oslo where climate leaders from politics, government, business and organizations…
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Norwegian royal drama series “Atlantic Crossing” wins Emmy

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23rd November 2021
The Norwegian royal TV series Atlantic Crossing has won an international Emmy award. The series, created by Norway’s TV station NRK, Atlantic Crossing, won an international Emmy award in the category for best TV film or miniseries. The winners were announced at a ceremony in New York on Monday. Series creator Alexander Eik dedicated the award to Crown Princess Märtha of Norway, born a…
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Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Norwegian Trade Fair Foundation

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22nd November 2021
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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Queen Sonja opens new culture centre in Trondheim

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22nd November 2021
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…
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Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Norwegian house construction

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18th November 2021
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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