Norway

The heir to Norway's throne takes the lead at important political event

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27th October 2023
The Crown Prince of Norway has stood in for King Harald at one of the most important traditional events in the year. The country’s royal family has invited parliamentarians to a gala dinner at the Royal Palace since the early 20th century when King Harald’s grandfather, Haakon VII, was beginning his reign. Only World War Two and the coronavirus pandemic stopped it from taking…
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What is the Order of St. Olav?

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18th October 2023
King Harald’s gift to Prince Christian on his 18th birthday this past weekend was the designation as a Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav. What is the Order of St. Olav? Let’s discuss. Founded by King Oscar I in 1847, though he reigned as the Sovereign of both…
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Crown Prince Haakon learns about importance of legal aid

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13th October 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited a legal aid service which is facing big changes. The ”Jussbussen”, which means the juridical buss, is a free legal service in Norway for those who need help. It’s a voluntary service where 36 law students offer free help. The Crown Prince visited to learn more about what they do and what it means for people to be able to get free…
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health issues continue

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28th September 2023
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s health issues will sideline her for a bit longer. The Crown Princess does not have any events scheduled for the upcoming week or autumn holidays. The Royal Court told Dagbladet that the royal’s sick leave would be extended, “The Crown Princess will continue to have reduced activity and has no official program planned this week or during the…
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New building to open at Queen Sonja's Art Stable

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19th September 2023
In connection with Queen Sonja’s 80th birthday the Queen Sonja Art Stable was opened in Oslo. Located just beside the Royal Palace the Art Stable has now for many years been an exhibition hall for royal history and modern art. Now a new building is part of the complex. After several years of restoration, the Castle’s historic riding house is opened to the public in Oslo. The venue…
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