Norway

King Harald appears in public for the first time after illness

After a long period of tragedy and illness, King Harald appeared in public for the first time since 3 January, when Ari Behn was buried. Since then, the King has been on sick leave and for a week, the King was hospitalised. Now a fresh monarch was out to show his support for Norwegian skiing in which he is strongly involved. It was a happy crowd who welcomed the King. On arrival, His Majesty…
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Norway

King Harald resumes his monarchical duties after two-week sick leave

After being sick for two weeks, there was great excitement about what was going to happen to King Harald. The media wondered if the King wanted an extended sick leave or whether he was healthy enough to resume his duties as the monarch after Crown Prince Haakon has been regent for the past 14 days. One day after an update on King Harald’s health was expected, it has now become known that…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway discharged from hospital

His Majesty King Harald of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a week of treatment. The Royal Court in Oslo announced on Wednesday morning that the king, who is 82, has now returned home. Crown Prince Haakon will remain as regent of Norway for another week. A brief press release confirms the following: “His Majesty The King was today discharged from the National Hospital. The…
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Norway's Crown Prince Haakon comments on the Duke & Duchess of Sussex situation

Last Wednesday the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released an unprecedented statement stating that they intended to step back as senior members of The a Royal Family. Nether The Queen or any other member of The Royal Family were consulted on the statement before the couple released it to the world. Crown Prince Haakon met with the media on Monday to give the Norwegian people an update on the health…
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