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Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway tests positive for COVID

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra has tested positive for COVID-19. Ingrid Alexandra, 17, is isolating at her family’s home – the Skaugum Estate. Her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus were also tested, but as of now, they do not have the virus. As a result of their exposure to the virus, the Crown Prince…
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Crown Prince Haakon praises young people's work for their community

Crown Prince Haakon visited the Stovner district in the capital of Oslo. In his youth, Crown Prince Haakon is said to have used the pseudonym “Johnny from Stovner”. During the visit His Royal Highness said: “It is very nice to be back again at Stovner. I have met many committed young people who in various ways contribute to society. The coronavirus guide set up and the way they…
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Granddaughter of King Harald wins bronze medal in National Championships

The granddaughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja, Emma Tallulah Behn, has won the bronze medal during the Norwegian National Championships in horse jumping. The youngest daughter of Princess Martha Louise and the late Ari Behn was close to top position, but some mistakes in the final rounds meant it was bronze for Emma Behn. The news was shared on August 15th 2021 by The Norwegian Equestrian…
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Royal Olympians: King Olav

Several different royals have competed at the Olympic games throughout the last century and a quarter. The British Royal Family is well-known for their equestrian presence at the games. However, there are several other European royals who have taken part. King Olav V of Norway is one of those successful royal athletes. King Olav V of Norway ruled from 1957 until his death in 1991. He…
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