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Crown Princess Mette-Marit talks about her difficult childhood in new book

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit revealed on Tuesday her brand new book together with the author, Geir Gulliksen. The new book from the Crown Princess is the anthology “Homeland and other stories” published by Aschehoug publishing house. The book reveals, among other things, that Mette-Marit shaved off all her hair in year three in high school, and that her family just…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra confirmed in grand ceremony with royals from across Europe in attendance

On Saturday, royals from all over Europe gathered in Oslo to celebrate the confirmation of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. Royal Central’s Senior Europe correspondent Oskar Aanmoen was present outside the Royal Palace for the occasion, and sent us the following report. In her brand new national costume, a gift from the King and Queen, Princess Ingrid Alexandra confirmed her religious…
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Royal guests revealed for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s confirmation

Friday morning at 9 am, the Norwegian Royal Court published parts of the guest list to the upcoming confirmation of Princess Ingrid Alexandra on Saturday. The Royal Court can confirm that the following royal guests are coming to Oslo tomorrow: HM. King Felipe of Spain.HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.HRH Prince…
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Queen Sonja attends final of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition

On Friday of last week, Her Majesty Queen Sonja congratulated Russian baritone Sergey Kaydalov who emerged victorious from the final of the Queen Sonja International Music Competition 2019. The competition’s final was held in the opera in Oslo, and it was Her Majesty the Queen who presented the prize to the winner. Six talented soloists were on stage during the finale. Kaydalov won with his…
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