Norway

Future king and queen take centre stage at important diplomatic event

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway have stepped in to host an important annual event on the Norwegian royal calendar.The Crown Prince and Crown Princess hosted a formal reception for diplomats on Thursday, an annual tradition for the Norwegian Royal Family. The reception is held for diplomats who have embassies in Norway.The location can vary, as it is…
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Crown Prince Haakon cheers on Norwegian athletes at Paralympics

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has returned to Paris, this time to support his country’s Paralympians as they compete. The Norwegian Royal Family has shared on social media that Crown Prince Haakon was in Paris again to see some of the Paralympic competitions.He began his day by visiting the Paralympic Village and meeting with competitors to discuss their experiences at the…
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The controversial princess bride who is still causing waves in Norway

All eyes are on Norway this weekend to witness the wedding of Princess Märtha Louise to her fiancé Durek Verrett.They’re a controversial couple, to put it mildly, though their love for each other has shone through every scandal they’ve weathered (self-created or not). As they finally say ‘I do’, let’s take a look at the royal bride who’s always walked with a delicate balance…
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Is Norway's slimmed down royal family at risk of running out of star power?

The Norwegian Royal Family currently has five working members: King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette Marit, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Are there enough members to carry the workload?The Norwegian Royal Family has a fairly high popularity rating (between 70-80% over the last decade) but finds itself in a fairly precarious position now.King…
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