Norway

Crown Prince Haakon takes on important duty as King Harald remains in hospital

The heir to the throne of Norway has taken on an important duty as his father, King Harald, remains in hospital in Malaysia where he’s being treated for an infection. Crown Prince Haakon sent the official welcome to the new President of Finland, a message usually overseen by the country’s Head of State. The Crown Prince had been acting as regent before his father was taken ill…
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King Harald talks of 'defiant hope' in New Year's Eve speech

King Harald shared a message of hope heading into 2024 in his annual New Year’s Eve speech. “Tonight I want to encourage you to light candles,” the King said. “A light for all who suffer in wars and conflicts. A light for people we miss. And a light for hope.” Speaking from the Royal Palace in Oslo, King Harald said that for us to have hope, we have to think of ourselves as a…
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The unusual royal Christmas dinner introduced by a hugely popular king

Every royal family has its own traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family celebrates Christmas in its own style. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their family from Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In Norway, there are several traditions on what to eat for dinner on Christmas Eve. The eastern part of the country…
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Who is Prince Sverre Magnus?

The youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit turns 18 today, but who is the man who ranks third in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne? Prince Sverre Magnus was born on 3rd December 2005 at the National Hospital in Oslo to Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. As the grandson of King Harald, the Prince is third in the Norwegian line of…
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