Norway

Queen Sonja celebrates special anniversary

Queen Sonja of Norway has celebrated the 200 year anniversary of the Norwegian “Fund of information”. The celebration took place at Vestre Aker vicarage in Oslo. For many generations, the Norwegian Information Fund has contributed to education in Norway. Today, the Fund is one of Norway’s largest landowners, owning vicarages, forests and commercial property throughout Norway. Her…
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Queen Sonja enjoys night at the opera in Oslo

Queen Sonja has attended a concert at the Oslo Opera in connection with the Queen Sonja International Music Competition. From 501 singers from 63 nations, an international jury has selected four of the 40 Norwegian soloists who were invited to participate in this…
Norway

Crown Princess Mette Marit to celebrate her birthday privately

Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway turns 48 years old today. The Crown Princess is not in the habit of celebrating the day in public. The only public celebrations of the Crown Princess’ birthday this year will be that all public buildings will fly the Norwegian flag. At 12 o’clock, the Norwegian Armed Forces celebrates the day with a 21 gun salute from all national…
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Norwegian Royal Family returns to work after eventful summer

This week, the Norwegian Royal Family concluded their summer holiday with a week-long cruise on the royal yacht along the Norwegian cost. Next week will therefore be the first official working week for the royals after their break. King Harald is set to meet with his government on Friday for the first council of state after the holiday. Weekly councils of state will be held at the Royal Palace in…
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