Norway

King Harald presents trophies at women's football final

King Harald of Norway has attended the women’s football final for 2021at Ullevaal Stadium. The final was played between the teams from Vålerenga and Sandviken. It was an even match with many chances for both teams, but it was the Oslo team Vålerenga who got off to the best start. After a shot from player Marie Dølvik Markussen and a free kick from Dejana Stefanovic, Vålerenga led 2-0…
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King Harald reveals he got his first mobile phone at the age of 83

King Harald got his very first mobile phone when he was 83 years old. During the pandemic, King Harald was forced to take the big leap from landline to cell phone. The king raised a big laugh when he made the revelation during the annual and traditional Parliament dinner held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on October 28th 2021. King Harald’s speech was the highlight of the traditional…
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Oscarshall Palace Park to be restored

Oscarshall is one of Norway`s most important national memorials. However, the facility is more than the building with its interiors and artwork. The surrounding park is an essential part of the place. This autumn, Norwegian archaeologists have been on a tour of the facility…
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State visits start in earnest in November

November promises a return to royal normalcy, with three state visits on the calendar for Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. State Visit of Denmark to Germany: 10-13 November From 10-13 November, Queen Margrethe and Crown Prince Frederik will undertake a state visit to Germany. The royals will undertake engagements in Berlin, and Queen Margrethe will then carry on solo to…
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King Harald comments on Sami people’s letter to Queen Margrethe

Earlier in October, it was revealed that the Norwegian Sami Parliament sent a letter to Queen Margrethe of Denmark asking for help in returning a special artefact – a Sami drum that was confiscated after a witchcraft trial in 1692. The drum has created controversy between Norway’s indigenous people and Denmark. Sami Parliament President, Aili Keskitalo, asked the Danish Queen for her…
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