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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima tackle cyberbullying and praise special relationship on State Visit to Norway

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima had a second busy day of engagements in Norway this week as Their Majesties continue their state visit to the country.While the first day of the visit was more focused on the official events, the second and third days are often utilised so the visiting Head of State is able to fit engagements in areas that concern the purpose of the visit.The…
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King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon welcome Germany’s President to Norway

The Kingdom of Norway and the German Republic have developed close relations in recent decades, both through economic cooperation and military cooperation through NATO. King Harald and Queen Sonja as well as Crown Prince Haakon have received the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife at the Royal Palace in Oslo as they began a visit to the country.The German…
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Norway’s Royal Family host traditional parliament dinner

The annual parliament dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo has been held again after a hiatus. Due to the pandemic, the traditional event had to be cancelled in 2020, but this year the tables could be covered again, for the 103rd time. King Harald and Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit, as well as the king’s older sister Princess Astrid, attended the dinner.A…
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King Harald opens Sami Parliament

King Harald has opened the ninth Sami Parliament. Crown Prince Haakon was also present at the solemn opening in the city of Karasjok.The Sami Parliament is the Sami people’s elected parliament in Norway. Every four year,s at the same time as the Norwegian…
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Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend memorial service for those killed in Kongsberg attack

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit have attended a service in memory of those killed and in consolation for those affected after the attack in Kongsberg.Five people were killed with a bow and arrow in the Norwegian town on October 13th 2021 with another three people injured. The church service took place on Sunday, October 17th 2021.A candle was lit for each of those…
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