Norway

A special Christmas tree with royal links is on its way to London

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27th November 2024
One of London’s most beloved holiday traditions is underway as a 20 metre tree makes its way to the heart of the city.And this special celebration has very royal origins. Each year, Norway sends a tree to the United Kingdom at Christmas to be put up in Trafalgar Square. It is sent as a thank you for British support during the Second World War. From Norway to Trafalgar Square…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit hosts lunch alone at Norway's royal palace

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8th November 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has continued to carry out engagements upon her return to duties following her sick leave. On Thursday, she hosted a working lunch alone on behalf of the Royal Family. The Crown Princess hosted a lunch at the palace for all of the country’s governors to thank them for their work. These governors represent the Norway’s royal house in their…
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Crown Prince Haakon fronts out controversy at glittering engagement that his wife was meant to oversee

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1st November 2024
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

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25th October 2024
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

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16th October 2024
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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