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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit witness Olympic Gold

Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway is making the most of her time in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics and has caught several different events. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit were at Pierre Mauroy Stadium to cheer on the Norwegian women’s handball team as they faced the host and defending Olympic champions, France, for the Gold Medal. Although Norway…
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Crown Prince Haakon meets the muffin man

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has met the star of the 2024 Olympic Games- the muffin man. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Paris earlier this week and has hit the ground running. He first met with TikTok star and Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, known as the muffin man across social media for his love affair with the double chocolate muffins at the Olympic Village. The…
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A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family

Many royal families have specific residences that they use at certain times of the year, with many enjoying a specific summer residence. The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer home is a relatively new acquisition but King Harald and Queen Sonja spend each summer there now. The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence, Mågerø, is on the Mågerø peninsula on Tjøme island, an island in…
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Crown Prince Haakon pays tribute to fallen on National Veterans Day

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway took on a significant duty this week to mark a sombre anniversary for Norway. On Wednesday, 8 May, Crown Prince Haakon marked Liberation Day by participating in a ceremony at the National Monument in Oslo. The ceremonies took place at Akershus Fortress, a thirteenth century castle. He laid a wreath in honour of those who lost their lives in war during the…
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