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 message. Princess…
Princess Märtha Louise is considering moving to the United States after shaman boyfriend feels mistreated in Norway
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…
Crown Prince Haakon celebrates Sámi-people's day
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…
Crown Prince Haakon celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Norwegian Farmers' Association
8th February 2021
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 for…
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…
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…
King Harald recovering well following surgery
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 afterwards, the Royal Court issued a
statement saying ”His Majesty the King’s operation at
Rikshospitalet was successful, and the…
The royal funeral that united a nation in grief
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, King…
King Harald to undergo surgery on his leg
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…
King Harald on sick leave until the end of January
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 Sunday and will therefore lead the
Council of State tomorrow, Friday 29 January. The press release
from the Royal Court…

