Norway

Princess Märtha Louise keeps her title but is forced to change her royal role

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9th November 2022
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway officially stepped back from her royal duties on 8 November, announcing in a statement that she will no longer carry out royal duties or hold patronages following controversies arising from her engagement to Durek Verrett. In a statement shared by the Norwegian Royal House, the Norwegian Princess announced that she plans to step back from royal duties, though…
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Norway

The monarch's role in Norway

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8th November 2022
Each monarchy holds a different position within its country; not all monarchs have the same responsibilities, duties, and roles. King Harald V of Norway ascended the throne upon his father’s death in 1991. As King of Norway, Harald fulfills several different functions…
Norway

No royal title for Durek Verrett on his marriage to Princess Martha Louise

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8th November 2022
King Harald of Norway has confirmed that his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, won’t receive a royal title when he marries Princess Martha Louise. In a statement, the Royal Court said that like men who had previously married princesses, Durek Verrett will become part of the royal family but won’t officially represent it or ever hold a title. The court said ”Like Erling…
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Belgian princess supports climate activists attacking art

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8th November 2022
A Belgian princess has thrown her support behind oil protestors who throw materials on paintings in the name of activism, calling it “civil disobedience” in a new interview. Princess Esméralda, the half-aunt of King Philippe, spoke about last month’s Just No Oil protests that saw a Van Gogh painting smeared with soup and a wax figure of King Charles covered in chocolate cake. On the…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon leads tributes on Armed Forces Memorial Day

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7th November 2022
The Norwegian Armed Forces Memorial Day has been marked with Crown Prince Haakon placing a wreath at the national veteran monument at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. At the ceremony at Akershus fortress, on November 6th 2022, the Chief of Defence, General Eirik Kristoffersen gave the memorial speech before he asked the Crown Prince to place the wreath. Guardsmen from His Majesty the King’s Guard…
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