Norway

King Harald and his heir keep Christmas tradition in turbulent times

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7th December 2024
King Harald of Norway has been joined by Crown Prince Haakon for a solemn but meaningful annual tradition.  The King of Norway and his heir attended an annual service at Oslo Cathedral held for the employees, security guards and office workers of His Majesty Guard.  This service is held each year at the beginning of the holiday season and features performances of several different pieces…
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Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, arrested on suspicion of rape

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19th November 2024
The eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Marius Borg Høiby, has been arrested on suspicion of rape.  Borg Høiby, 27, was detained on Monday evening near Skaugum on the charge of “sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or for other reasons unable to resist the act”.  It is understood that charges were brought by the police, not the woman concerned. Borg…
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Crown Prince Haakon remembers the fallen at special service in Oslo

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5th November 2024
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway represented the Norwegian Royal Family at an important annual event on Sunday. The Norwegian Crown Prince visited the National Veteran Monument in Oslo on Sunday, 3 November to mark National Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The day is observed to remember those who have lost their lives serving Norway, both in the country and elsewhere. In his role as…
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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 the evening, Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara.  Princess Maud of Wales received this tiara as a wedding gift from her parents…
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