Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks of fracturing her tailbone: “It is simply the worst thing I have experienced”

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22nd February 2021
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway participated recently in a podcast for the Norwegian state TV-channel NRK. The podcast was the first solo event that the Crown Princess participated in for almost a year. In the recording, Her Royal Highness discusses many things, including the recent fracture in her coccyx (tailbone). In the podcast, the host Else Kåss Furuseth jokingly…
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King Harald's sick leave is extended until March

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15th February 2021
King Harald of Norway`s sick leave is extended until March, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced. The king is still in recovery after the operation for a torn tendon above the knee two weeks ago. The Royal Court has stated that the doctors recommend further rehabilitation before the king resumes his constitutional duties. His sick leave is therefore extended until and including Sunday 14…
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Princess Märtha Louise is considering moving to the United States after shaman boyfriend feels mistreated in Norway

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9th February 2021
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway says that she is considering moving to the United States. She says that the reason is that her boyfriend, the American shaman Durek Verrett, feels badly treated and no longer wants to settle in Norway. This is stated by the Princess in an interview with TV2 which was published this week. Asked in the interview if it is relevant for her to move to the USA, she…
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Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Sámi-people's day

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8th February 2021
Sunday 6 February marked Sámi people’s day. Crown Prince Regent Haakon marked the day with a digital greeting to all Norwegian Sámi and those who are part of the Sámi culture and have indigenous ancestors. His Royal Highness said: “Dear all, Lihkku beivviin!
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King Harald and Queen Sonja receive second dose of coronavirus vaccine

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5th February 2021
King Harald and Queen Sonja have received the second and final dose of coronavirus vaccine. The Royal Court presented the news in a short statement to the state TV channel NRK, which reported it on February 4th 2021. The following statement was made to NRK: “King Harald and Queen Sonja received their second dose of coronavirus vaccine this week and have thus been vaccinated. This also…
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