Norway

Queen Sonja marks a successful summer for the Royal Palace exhibition

By
20th August 2019
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway was welcomed to a closed reception at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Monday afternoon. The reception marked the end of this summer’s exhibition.Among the guests were representatives of the partners behind the exhibition, primarily the Norwegian Opera & Ballet, but also the National Museum, which has made a number of Queen Maud’s outfits available…
Read more
DenmarkFeaturesNorway

The royals who have ruled Greenland

By
16th August 2019
At least we now know what’s likely to form dinner conversation when Queen Margrethe of Denmark hosts President Donald Trump on a State Visit at the start of September. It’s been reported that the US leader has explored the possibility of buying Greenland which is ruled by Margrethe.He’s been told no and, let’s face it, Daisy is one tough lady so personal negotiations won’t come to…
Read more
Norway

Princess Märtha Louise reveals some "not very princess-like" trivia about her

By
3rd August 2019
Princess Märtha Louiseof Norwaytook to Instagram this week to talk about redefining what it means to be a princess. She frequently shares tidbits about her life on her official Instagram account, @princessmarthalouise, and Thursday the princess shared a fun fact about herself in a new post.“Some unknown trivia about me: I drive trucks. I know it’s not very princess like…
Read more
Norway

Tree in Crown Princess Märtha's Garden vandalised

By
19th July 2019
The Norwegian Palace Park in Oslo was vandalised last Thursday, according to a gardener’s facebook post. They posted about the incident: “It is so sad when things like this happen.” A Japanese cherry tree in Crown Princess Märtha’s Garden has been…
European RoyalsNorway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway to publish a book

By
1st July 2019
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has made promoting literature one of her main causes and now she’s publishing a book to help raise the profile of Norwegian arts. The Crown Princess is behind a collection of writing that will hit the shelves in September. Mette-Marit will co-edit a selection of twelve stories and essays which will be published just ahead of the famous Frankfurt Book…
Read more