Earlier this week, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit went on a paddle trip with four young people in the Oslo Fjord. Over the past year, outdoor life has been an important escape for many young Norwegian people. At the bay of Rolfsbukta in Bærum, outside the clubhouse of Lysakerfjorden windsurfing club, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were received by four young people from…
The use of Norway’s Royal Train carriage has sparked a national debate as a result of the country’s railway reform. Due to a change in the way the railway system is run, a museum has taken over the ownership of the carriage, created a great debate in Norway.
In a new interview this week with the Norwegian state TV-channel NRK, Queen Sonja opens up about her thoughts on art and not least her own art. Queen Sonja is passionate about art, both as an art collector and as a performing artist. The Queen has been apprenticed to the…
Norway's Royal Family to commemorate ten years since devastating terrorist attack where 77 people were killed
28th May 2021
July will mark ten years since the terrorist attacks in the government quarter in Oslo and on the island of Utøya in which 77 people lost their lives. The Norwegian Royal Family wishes to follow up with some of those they met ten years ago, as well as others who in various ways were directly affected by the attack.
In addition to participating in the official commemorations on July 22, The…
The Norwegian government has announced that is is to redistribute the ongoing vaccination program so doses will go to critical staff in the government and the Norwegian royal court.
On Wednesday evening, the royal court announced that they agree to be given priority in…
The Scandinavian royals are not only excellent friends, but they are also relatively closely related to each other. During the Viking Age, the royals in these three kingdoms were bitter enemies; however, during the Middle Ages all nations were united under one kingdom under…
When Norway celebrated its National Day last year on 17 May, King Harald and Queen Sonja received more than 4.000 drawings from children in Oslo. As Norway marks its special day in 2021, at the request of the King and Queen, a selection of the drawings that the royals received in 2020 has now been exhibited. They will be on show in Castle Park outside the Royal Palace for the next few…
Norway has been celebrating its national day and although events were smaller this year, due to the pandemic, the Norwegian royal family had a central role during the celebrations. Led by King Harald, they remained the centre of this second, consecutive scaled back National…
Norway celebrates its National Day on May 17 and the celebration will be smaller this year due to the pandemic. However, the Norwegian royal family has now announced their plans for the special celebration of Norway’s constitution. Even without the traditional…
Crown Prince Haakon to continue as an ambassador to the United Nations Development Programme
11th May 2021
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has signed an agreement to serve an additional two years as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The Crown Prince was first appointed to be a goodwill ambassador for the programme in 2003.
As UNDP ambassador, the Crown Prince works to promote the UN’s sustainability goals, with a special commitment to…
