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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in Davos

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26th January 2019
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has been in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum. His diary while there focused on the UN’s sustainability goals, sea, climate change and new technology. The Crown Prince has a deep interest in environmental matters in connection with development work and within technology and innovation. He is particularly concerned with marine health and polar…
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King Harald approves changes in Norway's government

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22nd January 2019
King Harald of Norway has approved changes in his country’s government. It follows a recent announcement by the government that it is changing from a three-party to a majority four-party-administration. The politicians met at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to…
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Crown Prince Haakon visits Sami and Kven children

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14th December 2018
On Wednesday of this week, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visited the most northern parts of his father’s kingdom. The Crown Prince visited Lakselv in Porsanger Municipality. Upon arrival to the small town, His Royal Highness was greeted and warmly welcomed by Mayor Aina Borch and acting County Governor of Finnmark, Stian Lindgård. The visit then continued to Bærtua…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra baptises new research vessel

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19th November 2018
On Saturday, Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway baptised the new research vessel “Crown Prince Haakon” in the northern city of Tromsø. Princess Ingrid Alexandra will also be the godmother of the brand new Norwegian research ship. During the ceremony…
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Crown Prince Haakon attends Nordic cooperation seminar

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16th November 2018
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended on Thursday a seminar on Nordic cooperation in Oslo. The workshop was organised by The Foundation of Nordic Networks. The Foundation of Nordic Networks plays an important role in the Nordic countries, and their held networks meet annually to exchange experiences. This year the meeting took place in Oslo, and His Royal Highness The Crown…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra to be godmother of ship, “Crown Prince Haakon”

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3rd November 2018
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway will be the godmother of the brand new Norwegian research ship “Crown Prince Haakon.” This was announced on Friday by the Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute, Ole Arve Misund to the Norwegian press. The ship will be baptised by godmother Princess Ingrid Alexandra in the city of Tromsø, in northern Norway, on 17 November. During the ceremony, the…
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