Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has
marked World Down Syndrome Day with a message underlining how
important every member of society is. In a heartfelt greeting, the
Princess spoke of the vital role the awareness day can make by
reminding us to celebrate that all people are unique. In a video
message, published by the Royal Court on March 21, Princess Martha
Louise said: “Congratulations on…
The funeral of Erling Lorentzen has taken
place at Asker church outside Oslo. Erling Lorentzen was the
husband of Princess Ragnhild, the son-in-law of King Olav and the
brother-in-law of King Harald. The Norwegian Royal Family was among
the congregation with King Harald…
It was a royal wedding for the history
books, the marriage of a future king and a regal love match to
boot. On this day in 1929, Olav of Norway married Martha of Sweden
in Oslo. The couple’s romance had captured the public imagination
while their rather glamourous…
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway has
attended the digital opening of an exhibition with painter Anna
Ancher at Lillehammer Art Museum. The exhibition “Anna Ancher –
Skagen’s inner and outer space” is the largest collection of art
from Anna Ancher outside Denmark ever. The Norwegian Queen has
always been very involved in art and has put it high on her agenda.
Queen Sonja is…
Queen Sonja grants digital audience to 11 men who skied over the mountains to catch her attention
15th March 2021
For seven days, a group of 11 men skied
from Hardanger to Oslo. The goal has been the Royal Palace in a the
long trip they have called Queen Sonja’s salute march. The goal was
to capture the Queen of Norway’s attention in an attempt to invite
her to this…
King Harald of Norway’s sick leave has
been extended for a second time as he recovers from surgery. His
Majesty will remain on sick leave until 11 April; Crown Prince
Haakon will continue as Regent until that time. The Royal Court
also gave an update on King…
On Tuesday it was announced that Erling
Lorentzen had died at the age of 98. Lorentzen was the widower of
Princess Ragnhild of Norway, eldest daughter of King Olav V, making
him King Harald’s brother-in-law. On Thursday, more details about
Loretnzten’s funeral were published. The funeral home Jølstad has
announced that Lorentzen will be buried in a ceremony from Asker
church on Monday…
In a very original attempt to invite
Queen Sonja to western Norway, a group of men have decided to cross
the southern Norwegian mountains on skis to catch the queen’s
attention. Eleven men are now on their way on a 350 kilometre long
ski-trip from Lofthus in Hardanger…
Princess Märtha Louise, daughter of King
Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, paid tribute to her mother on
Monday in a post on Instgram. To mark International Women’s Day,
the Norwegian princess chose to emphasise how much she respects her
own mother, the Norwegian…
Erling Lorentzen, widower of Princess
Ragnhild, has died at the age of 98. The news was announced on
Tuesday by the Norwegian news agency NTB on behalf of Lorentzen’s
family and was shortly afterwards confirmed in a statement from the
royal court. Lorentzen was the widower of Princess Ragnhild of
Norway, eldest daughter of King Olav V, making him King Harald’s
brother-in-law.
