Norway

GALLERY: Crown Prince Couple of Norway release unseen family photos of Ingrid Alexandra

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22nd January 2022
To celebrate their daughter’s coming of age, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have released unseen family photos of their only daughter. The images show the 18-year-old Princess throughout her childhood alongside her friends and family, relaxing at home and on holidays. She is also seen practising the sports she loves – surfing and skiing. See all of the…
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Sweden

The King of Sweden gives audience to the President of Estonia

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22nd January 2022
Sweden and Estonia have a close historical bond, and on Thursday, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave an audience to Estonian President Alar Karis. The President of Estonia was in Sweden on an official visit from 19 January to 20 January at the invitation of the Speaker of the Swedish parliament, Andreas Norlen. During his stay in Sweden, the President also visits the Estonia Monument at the Royal…
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European RoyalsNorway

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 Harald Ingrid 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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