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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! Happy Birthday! Today is Sámi people’s day and all of you with a Sámi affiliation can feel a little extra pride. The…
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Crown Prince Haakon meets Norwegian sailors keeping essential goods moving

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2nd February 2021
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has met four Norwegian sailors on board ships around the world in a digital chat to show his support for their ongoing work. His Royal Highness wanted to thank the many Norwegian sailors who work every day to ensure that essential goods are transported during the ongoing pandemic.About 80 % of the world’s retail trade is transported by sea. Crown Prince…
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King Harald recovering well following surgery

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31st January 2021
King Harald V of Norway is doing well following an operation to repair a tendon in one of his knees. The King is recovering in hospital in Oslo.Harald, who will turn 84 in just a few days’ time, underwent the procedure on the morning of January 30th 2021. Soon…
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The royal funeral that united a nation in grief

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30th January 2021
This year marks the 30 years since King Olav V died and his son took over as Norway’s new king. The official announcement of King Olav’s death, on January 17 1991, was given by the King in Extraordinary Council of State at the Palace at midnight. On January 18…
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King Harald to undergo surgery on his leg

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29th January 2021
King Harald V of Norway will undergo surgery on his leg tomorrow.The Norwegian Royal Court announced that the King has been admitted to hospital for a surgery tomorrow morning on an injured tendon on his right knee. They had previously announced that the King would be on sick leave until the end of January, and that his son Crown Prince Haakon had been appointed Regent of Norway until Sunday…
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King Harald on sick leave until the end of January

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28th January 2021
His Majesty King Harald of Norway will be on sick leave for the rest of the week until Sunday 31 January. His planned absence was announced by the Norwegian Royal Court on Thursday afternoon. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Haakon is therefore Regent of Norway until…
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17 facts about Princess Ingrid Alexandra on her 17th birthday

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21st January 2021
Today, Thursday 21 January, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway turns 17-years-old. To celebrate the occasion, we have compiled 17 facts about the Princess which you might not have known before:Following Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s birth, Germany’s leader had to go out and ask German magazines to stop spreading various rumours about the Princess and her origins.The Princess was going to…
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