Norway

An ultra modern tiara for a very modern queen

One of Queen Sonja’s most modern and unique tiaras was a gift from her husband on her 60th birthday. In 1997, Queen Sonja was presented with the Modern Gold Tiara, crafted by Millie Behrens. The tiara features golden strips of metal set with diamonds in the spacing and a central gemstone that can be changed between a red-orange topaz, a tourmaline, and a diamond. The tiara is truly…
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Purchase of Queen Sonja's art under strong criticism

Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism. Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by Queen Sonja. It has…
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Man arrested by Norwegian Royal Guard

A man has been arrested near to the Royal Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who resists. The guards eventually…
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King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story becomes TV-series

The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway. King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal, Sonja’s family was far from the perfect choice. However, the couple’s love won through and Sonja went on to become a…
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The beloved Crown Princess with devastating disease

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is beloved in her country, and the Norwegian people were devastated to learn that she had been diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. What is the disease, and how does it affect the Crown Princess? Pulmonary fibrosis “is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra to undertake military training

Princess Ingrid Alexandra will spend a calendar year serving in the Norwegian military, the Royal Court announced on 26 June. The future queen, who graduated from Elvebakken Upper Secondary School last week, will spend the autumn working at a school before beginning a full 12 months of military service at the Skjold Camp in Indre Troms, which is home to the Engineer Battalion, where she will…
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