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King Harald reacts to the death of his former son-in-law Ari Behn

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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 with great sadness that the Queen and I have received the message of Ari Behn’s passing.  “Ari has been an important…
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Crown Prince Haakon to visit Kenya and Mozambique

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20th December 2019
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 Ulstein and Minister of Digitisation Nikolai Astrup will accompany the Crown Prince on his journey. The visit will help…
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Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health

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19th December 2019
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…
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Crown Prince Haakon approves changes in the government in extraordinary Council of State

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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 was very unexpected. The extraordinary Council of State was held because Prime Minister Erna Solberg wanted to make some…
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The Norwegian Royal Family’s Christmas Eve

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17th December 2019
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…
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Norwegian Royal Family reveals Christmas photos

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17th December 2019
The Norwegian Royal Family revealed their Christmas photos yesterday. They feature King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. The images were taken by Lise Åserud in the Red Lounge in the Royal Palace. There are formal photos, as well as some with the family looking a gingerbread house made by children from…
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