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The godparents of a future queen

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21st January 2022
As Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 18th birthday, let’s take a look at her godparents, chosen ahead of her baptism at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace on 17 April 2004.King HaraldIngrid Alexandra’s paternal grandfather—and predecessor—is her first godparent. Born in 1937 to Norway’s second modern monarch, Harald ascended to the throne following his…
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Norway

Norway's future queen turns 18

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21st January 2022
It is an important day for the Norwegian Royal Family as the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, celebrates her 18th birthday.The Princess, who is now of age to serve as Regent if required, will one day be Norway’s second female monarch after Queen Margaret who reigned in the 1300 and 1400s.Ingrid Alexandra was born in the…
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King Felipe officially opens new Foreign Affairs Ministry building

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20th January 2022
King Felipe officially opened the newly renovated building for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation.Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and, before receiving a tour of the facility, maintained a meeting with him. His Majesty was then shown around the structure with its newly rebuilt offices and…
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Norway

Large majority of all young Norwegians support the monarchy

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20th January 2022
The day before Princess Ingrid Alexandra comes of age, the Norwegian royal family received a boost from a new poll. On behalf of TV station NRK, Norstat asked 1, 000 young Norwegians between the ages of 16 and 20 about their views of the monarchy.The result is that 76 percent of young people between the ages of 16 and 20 support the monarchy, according to the new survey. More than 80 percent…
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