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Man arrested by Norwegian Royal Guard

A man has been arrested near to the Royal Palace in Oslo. A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the palace. In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who resists. The guards eventually follow the man down the Palace square. The video shows an altercation with one of the guards falling to the ground. Another guard…
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Norway's future king reveals surprising job he would have had if he wasn't royal

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has given a major TV interview as he marks his fiftieth birthday and he’s told NRK exactly what career he would pursue if he wasn’t royal. His surprising revelation also reveals a special link with his daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra. For the future king says he would have tried to make a living by surfing – a sport the princess has won…
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The beloved Crown Princess with devastating disease

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is beloved in her country, and the Norwegian people were devastated to learn that she had been diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. What is the disease, and how does it affect the Crown Princess? Pulmonary fibrosis…
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Norway's heir, Crown Prince Haakon, celebrates milestone birthday

The heir to the throne of Norway is marking a special birthday in a summer focused where the country’s monarchy is focusing on the future. Crown Prince Haakon Magnus turns 50 on July 20th 2023 with the Royal Court issuing a new photo for the occasion and opening up an online portal for wellwishers to send congratulatory messages. As he reached his half century, the Crown Prince was…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra to undertake military training

Princess Ingrid Alexandra will spend a calendar year serving in the Norwegian military, the Royal Court announced on 26 June. The future queen, who graduated from Elvebakken Upper Secondary School last week, will spend the autumn working at a school before beginning a…
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King Harald and Queen Sonja attend military parade

On a sunny summer’s day, the King and Queen of Norway brought smiles to a military parade as they took part in an annual tradition. The 3rd Royal Guards Company thrilled the public with their impressive drill demonstrations at the Palace Square in Oslo. As the crowd eagerly awaited the start of the display, King Harald stepped forward and greeted the guards with a warm smile, saying…
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