She was the princess whose quiet life in the English countryside changed forever when she and her husband were chosen to head a brand new take on a very old monarchy. Maud of Wales became Queen of Norway when her husband was picked as the country’s king and confirmed by a referendum he asked for before assuming power. When Queen Maud came to Norway, she brought a lot of jewellery with her.
A special tradition observed as Queen Margrethe bids farewell to King Harald and Queen Sonja
20th June 2023
One of the most peculiar and less known traditions was observed at the end of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s official visit to Denmark.
On Sunday, 18 June, before the monarchs boarded the Royal Yacht Norge to return to Oslo, they signed one of the windows at…
The enduring love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja is the subject of a new Norwegian television series.
Viaplay and Paradox, two Norwegian production companies, announced the news last week, revealing that the as yet untitled series will follow their first meetings…
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary to play leading role in state visit from Norway
9th June 2023
The Danish Royal Court released the schedule for the upcoming official visit from Norway, and Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will play a central role in the events.
King Harald and Queen Sonja will visit Denmark from 15 to 16 June, with engagements in Copenhagen and Aarhus. Queen Margrethe will remain the official host, but the Crown Prince Couple will host many of the…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has carried out an engagement celebrating a school in one of her passions: literature and reading.Â
Her Royal Highness visited Lillehammer’s Nordre Ål primary school on Saturday, 27 May. There, she took part in an activity carried out every…
There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful than it…
King Harald of Norway has presented the prestigious Abel Prize.
The Abel Prize recognises outstanding contributions to the world of mathematics and is often called the Nobel Prize of Mathematics. The ceremony, held at the University of Oslo, brought together renowned mathematicians, academics, and dignitaries from around the globe.
Photo: Oskar Aanmoen
Professor Luis A. Cafarelli won the…
Crown Princess Mette Marit joined by her dog in the forest during ceremony for books of the future
23rd May 2023
The dog of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, Molly Fiskebolle, was hoping for a run in the forest on a royal engagement , but the dog was quickly brought in in line by Crown Princess Mette-Marit when she attended a special ceremony.
The Crown Princess of Norway…
King Harald of Norway makes his first public appearance since hospitalisation as the country celebrates its National Day
18th May 2023
King Harald of Norway made his first public appearance in more than two weeks following a period of hospitalisation to treat an infection.
His Majesty’s treatment meant he was forced him to miss a number of key events, including the State visit from the President of…
Ship Ahoy! Norway's Crown Prince Regent and Queen Sonja get the Royal Ship's sailing season underway
16th May 2023
Crown Prince Regent Haakon once again stepped in his father’s shoes to fulfill one of the King’s traditional duties for the month of May: the inspection of the Royal Ship Norge ahead of the summer sailing season.
Given King Harald’s continuing recovery from an infection for which he had to be hospitalised for a week, Crown Prince Haakon stepped in and, together with Queen Sonja…
