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King Harald informed Princess Märtha Louise of her former husband's suicide

In an interview with TV2, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway talked about her former husband’s suicide on Christmas Day 2019. The news of Ari Behn’s death shook the whole of Norway. It was already known that The Royal Family received the news while celebrating at the royal lodge of Kongsseteren in Holmenkollen. But only now has Märtha Louise revealed how she received the…
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Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Sámi-people's day

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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Crown Prince Haakon celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Norwegian Farmers' Association

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Regent Haakon of Norway has sent a digital greeting to the Norwegian Farmers’ Association, thanking the organisation for 125 years of protecting Norwegian agriculture and suitable working conditions for farmers. In his message, Crown Prince Haakon emphasised his thanks to the association for providing short-haul food of high quality during the pandemic and…
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King Harald recovering well following surgery

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 afterwards, the Royal Court issued a statement saying ”His Majesty the King’s operation at Rikshospitalet was…
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The royal funeral that united a nation in grief

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

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…
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King Harald on sick leave until the end of January

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 Sunday and will therefore lead the Council of State tomorrow, Friday 29 January.The press release from the Royal Court…
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