European Royals

Crown Princess Victoria reads a prayer for her beloved godfather at his funeral

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9th September 2026
Crown Princess Victoria read a prayer, in Swedish, at the funeral of her beloved godfather, King Harald. The Prayer of Saint Francis is one that prays for peace, and is associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, who lived between 1182 and 1226, though not found in any of his writings or texts. It reads, in part, “make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love…
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Norway

King Haakon leads the Norwegian Royal Family at church service for King Harald

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30th August 2026
King Haakon led the Norwegian Royal Family at a special church service in honour of the late King Harald, who passed away at age 89 on Friday morning. Accompanied by his daughter and heir, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra; his son, Prince Sverre Magnus, and his mother, Queen Sonja, King Haakon joined officials at Asker Church for the service. The Norwegian Royal Court shared that church…
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Norway

For the first time in its history, Norway has a Crown Princess as 22 year old student becomes heir to the throne

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28th August 2026
Following the death of her grandfather, King Harald, at 89, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is now first-in-line to the Norwegian throne. The 22-year-old princess has only recently stepped into the spotlight, so let’s refamiliarize ourselves with Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s life so far. King Haakon VIII and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra at an extraordinary Council of State…
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Norway

King Harald dies on the eve of his wedding anniversary: his love story with Queen Sonja is a true royal romance

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28th August 2026
Queen Sonja of Norway is mourning her husband of 58 years, following the death of King Harald at the age of 89. Harald V, King of Norway, died on the eve of the couple’s 58th wedding anniversary. Queen Sonja had kept vigil along in the early evening before heading back for some rest. Their son, King Haakon VIII, was with Harald when he died. Sonja and Harald’s relationship lasted…
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