Norway

Former US President Bill Clinton sends personal greeting to King Harald and Queen Sonja

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1st March 2021
This year marks 30 years since King Harald ascended the Norwegian throne after the death of his father, King Olav V. The anniversary of King Harald and Queen Sonja cannot be celebrated in the traditional way due to the pandemic, but former President Bill Clinton has sent a greeting to the Norwegian royal couple to mark the anniversary. Former US President Bill Clinton fondly remembered the…
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Happy Birthday King Harald - The Norwegian monarch turns 84-years-old

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21st February 2021
His Majesty King Harald of Norway celebrates his 84th birthday on Sunday. To mark the occasion, a 21-gun-salute will be fired at noon from the cannons at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. It is tradition in Norway to have a gun salute from 11 fortresses in Norway for the birthdays of King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The Norwegian King’s birthday is…
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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…
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Crown Princess Mette Marit on first solo event in almost a year

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15th February 2021
On Sunday last week, Crown Princess Mette Marit shared some news in a fresh post on Instagram. She confirmed that she has been a guest in a well-known Norwegian podcast. This is the Crown Princess’ very first assignment alone in almost a year. The last time the Crown Princess did an assignment all alone was when she visited the activity house in Sandvika on 27 February last year. In the…
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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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