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Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon celebrate the Sami national day in Oslo

Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway was joined by her son, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway today when they attended the celebration of the Sami national day in Oslo City Hall. The royals were also accompanied by Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The Mayor of Oslo, Marianne Borgen welcomed the royals and more than 400 invited guests with a Sami background from the Oslo area. “It is with…
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway opens education centre

The Crown Prince of Norway has opened a new learning centre for young people in Gol. The centre, “UngInvest“ has a new department for up to fifteen young people and aims to help more people in the area complete upper secondary education. Crown Prince Haakon was greeted…
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in Davos

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has been in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum. His diary while there focused on the UN’s sustainability goals, sea, climate change and new technology. The Crown Prince has a deep interest in environmental matters in connection with development work and within technology and innovation. He is particularly concerned with marine health and polar…
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King Harald approves changes in Norway's government

King Harald of Norway has approved changes in his country’s government. It follows a recent announcement by the government that it is changing from a three-party to a majority four-party-administration. The politicians met at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway turns 15

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is celebrating her 15th birthday today. In honour of the birthday, the Royal Court of Norway released a new photo last night, taken by Julia Naglestad. Naglestad also took the birthday photos of Prince Sverre Magnus (Ingrid Alexandra’s younger brother) last December, in which the Princess featured in one photo. It is not known if the images for both…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra to be confirmed in August

The Royal Court of Norway has announced that Princess Ingrid Alexandra will be confirmed in the Palace Church in Oslo. The ceremony will take place on August 31st 2019.  The Princess, second in line to the Norwegian throne, is taking confirmation education in Asker church…