The suicide of Princess Märtha Louise’s
former husband, Ari Behn, was as a huge shock to the entire
Norwegian population. Nearly all liked Ari Behn very well, and he
had a special place in the heart of the Norwegian people. The
family was open from the beginning about this being a suicide.
Something that has increased the focus on mental health in Norway
in recent days. Now, Ari…
King Harald reacts to the death of his former son-in-law Ari Behn
25th December 2019
King Harald of Norway has released a
short statement following the death of his former son-in-law Ari
Behn. The statement has been released on behalf of both His Majesty
and Queen Sonja, in which Harald reflects on his sadness at the
news. His Majesty said: “It is…
Tragedy in Norway as Princess Märtha Louise's former husband Ari Behn takes his own life
25th December 2019
Ari Behn, the former husband of Princess
Märtha Louise of Norway and the father of her three children, has
died at the age of 47. The Royal Palace confirmed the news in a
statement on Christmas Day, saying Mr Behn took his own life. In a
statement this evening, King…
Taking a look at “Kongsseteren” – The Norwegian Royals Christmas home
25th December 2019
Every year, the Norwegian King and Queen
celebrate Christmas at the grand royal lodge called “Kongsseteren”
in the expensive neighbourhood of Holmenkollen in Oslo. Let us take
a look at this magnificent royal property. “Kongsseteren”, formerly
called The Kings Villa, is a property and timber lodge which is
under the Norwegian Royal Family’s private ownership. The property
is…
The Norwegian Royal Court could this week
announce that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will visit
Kenya and Mozambique in February of next year. The Crown Prince is
preparing to visit Kenya and Mozambique from 10 to 13 February
2020. Minister of Development Dag-Inge…
It became known on Thursday afternoon
that His Majesty King Harald of Norway is ill. The Royal Court
informed the public that as long as the King is sick, His Royal
Highness Crown Prince Haakon will be appointed as temporary regent
of Norway. The Royal Court informed the…
King Harald of Norway is ill - Crown Prince Haakon appointed regent
19th December 2019
His Majesty King Harald of Norway is ill.
The Royal Court has informed the public that for the duration of
the King’s sickness, Crown Prince Haakon will be appointed as
temporary regent of Norway. The Royal Court informs the public that
His Majesty has a viral infection. The severity of the disease is
unknown. Previous assumptions were that the King was abroad,
however, this is not…
Crown Prince Haakon approves changes in the government in extraordinary Council of State
18th December 2019
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of
Norway has, as Crown Prince Regent on behalf of his father, held an
extraordinary Council of State today. The extraordinary Council of
State was announced to the public only one hour before it was held
at the Royal Palace in Oslo and…
Every royal family has its own
traditions. The Norwegian Royal Family uniquely celebrates
Christmas. They blend the ancient Norwegian Christmas traditions
with Christmas traditions they have brought with them from their
family from Denmark, Sweden and the United…
Princess Märtha Louise to celebrate Christmas with her ex-husband
17th December 2019
The daughter and older child of Norway’s
monarch, Princess Märtha Louise, has had some busy months. Since
she announced her relationship with the controversial American
Shaman Durek Veret, she has been in the spotlight of all newspapers
and magazines in Norway and the world. Now, Christmas is here, and
hopefully, things are going to be a bit quieter for all of them.
Ari Behn, the former…
