Norway

Crown Prince Haakon fronts out controversy at glittering engagement that his wife was meant to oversee

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway had a glamorous evening in Oslo on Thursday, despite having to go solo for the evening.Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were originally scheduled to take part in an on-stage discussion with Canadian author Margaret Atwood at the Oslo Opera House.However, the Crown Princess has extended her sick leave while undergoing treatment for…
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Queen Sonja wears copied tiara for gala dinner

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway hosted the annual gala dinner, with Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Astrid, for members of parliament. Queen Sonja chose to wear a copy ofa favourite tiara of another queen for the evening. She wore a somewhat historic tiara for…
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Royal Orders on full display at State Dinner

On Tuesday evening, King Harald and Queen Sonja hosted the Finnish President and his wife for state dinner on the first day of the three day Finnish State Visit to Norway. While the women of the Norwegian Royal Family wore several impressive tiaras, they also wore several royal orders.In addition to the imposing Norwegian Emerald Parure Tiara, Queen Sonja wore the Royal Family Order of…
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King Harald oversees opening of Norway's parliament

The King of Norway has officially opened his country’s parliament for a new year.Pomp, pageantry and tradition were all on show as King Harald took on one of his most important constitutional duties.The King of Norway, 87, was accompanied by Queen Sonja and their son, Crown Prince Haakon.They arrived at the Norwegian Parliament by car after a procession through Oslo where the…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra extends military service

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, a soldier in training and a future queen, has decided to extend her military service into next year.Private Alexandra, as she is known in the military, announced her decision to extend her professional training with the Ingeniørbataljonen…
Norway

Future king and queen take centre stage at important diplomatic event

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway have stepped in to host an important annual event on the Norwegian royal calendar.The Crown Prince and Crown Princess hosted a formal reception for diplomats on Thursday, an annual tradition for the Norwegian Royal Family. The reception is held for diplomats who have embassies in Norway.The location can vary, as it is…
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