Eastern Norway has been hit by one of the worst floods in over 20 years. King Harald and Queen Sonja have visited the areas that have been affected by floods and the storm “Hans”.
King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the flood area in the Drammen region after the King had attended his weekly Council of state where the floodings were also the top priority.
The royal couple started…
The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway.
King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal…
On a sunny summer’s day, the King and Queen of Norway brought smiles to a military parade as they took part in an annual tradition.
The 3rd Royal Guards Company thrilled the public with their impressive drill demonstrations at the Palace Square in Oslo. As the crowd…
The Norwegian Royal Family participated as spectators during the ski festival in Holmenkollen, just north of the capital of Oslo.
King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Princess Astrid were at the Holmenkollen ski festival that is currently taking place in Oslo.
King Harald and Princess Astrid had the opportunity to witness…
King Harald pops in to see how the new monarch on the block is doing
22nd November 2022
The King and Queen of Norway are on their annual autumn visit to London, and last week, they visited King Charles at Windsor Castle. The visit was private, but several Norwegian media have confirmed that the meeting took place.
The Norwegian and British royal families…
The Norwegian Social Democratic Party is facing a crisis. Since it came to power in 2021, its popularity has waned. Last week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was not present at Norway`s most important debate TV-programme when this was the subject for discussion. The…
The King and Queen of Norway have hosted the President of Finland at the Royal Palace.
After several political meetings, President Sauli Niinistö of Finland attended a friendship lunch at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon participated.
Ahead of the lunch, the King, Queen and Crown Prince received the President in an audience.
Both…
King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon attend State Opening of Parliament
4th October 2022
Crown Prince Haakon joined King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway for the State Opening of the Norwegian Parliament, Storting, in Oslo.
Military forces from the Navy, Air Force and ground defence, as well as the King’s Guard, took their place on the parade street, which…
King Harald and Queen Sonja share energy saving tips as they discuss the fuel crisis
1st September 2022
The King of Norway has been sharing his energy saving tip. King Harald, along with Queen Sonja, is are currently on a late summer tour. But while they enjoy sunny weather, their minds were on the future and the looming fuel crisis. Addressing the issue as they spoke to the…
In recent times, the King and Queen of Norway have begun their post summer holiday engagements with a visit to one of their nation’s counties. It provides an opportunity to see slightly more distant parts of Norway. On August 30th 2022, the royals started a three day long visit to western Norway and King Harald and Queen Sonja had a clear message during their visit – now is a time for…
