Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has been
hearing more about how the coronavirus pandemic is being handled by
businesses across his country. On video-link, His Royal Highness
met with the Norwegian firms Less, Epiguard and Rocketfarm to hear
more about what they are doing and how they earn money and create
work during the pandemic. Entrepreneurship is an important issue
for the Crown Prince. On…
Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon of
Norway have jointly opened one of the most famous arts festivals in
Europe in a very different way. Mother and son teamed up to deliver
a virtual opening to the acclaimed event. Usually at least one
member of Norway’s Royal…
On Sunday, 17 May, Norway celebrated its
national day. Although it was a completely different day than it
usually is, the Royal Family played an important role in this
national celebration, as well. Norway marks 17 May as its
Constitutional Day; it was on this date in…
King Harald and Queen Sonja was joined by
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit on Friday to
attend events commemorating Liberation Day and the National
Veterans Day at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. This is the first time
in months that the members of The Royal Family have appeared in
such a public context because of the ongoing public health
emergency. Photo: Oskar Aanmoen / Royal…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has opened
the annual youth business championship in Norway. The competition
will this year be digital because of the corona-virus, and
participation is already record high. His Royal Highness said: “I
think we need your ideas…
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon
has over the last weeks been the most active working member of the
Norwegian Royal Family. The Crown Prince is working from his home,
the Skaugum Estate, to help the Norwegian people get through the
coronavirus pandemic. In a video…
Oslo Municipality’s national day
committee met on Tuesday evening and concluded it won’t be possible
to carry out the annual national day celebration in the Norwegian
capital as usual. The parade is the most iconic part of Norway’s
grand national celebrations that takes place on Constitution Day of
17 May every year. The parade leads through the streets of Oslo
before passing by…
Crown Prince Haakon has, over the last
few weeks, held several video conferences and video meetings with
the authorities and other occupations who are heavily affected by
the coronavirus. On Thursday the Crown Prince was joined by his
wife Crown Princess Mette Marit for…
Crown Prince Haakon continues to stay busy while hosting video conference with three cleaning workers
1st April 2020
Crown Prince Haakon has, over the last
few weeks, held several video conferences and video meetings with
the authorities and other occupations who are heavily affected by
the coronavirus. On Tuesday, the Crown Prince was briefed via video
on the working life of three…
The Royal Norwegian Court has confirmed
to Norwegian press that the country’s Royal Family will have a
different Easter holiday this year, due to the spread of the
corona-virus. King Harald and Queen Sonja are in voluntarily
isolation at the King’s cabin just outside Oslo city centre. They
have been there since returning from their state visit to Jordan
one month ago. Here, the royals…
