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Why we didn't see the King of Norway on his birthday

King Harald of Norway, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world, turned 86-years-old on 21 February 2023. The King, who has been on the throne for over 30 years, is known for his role as a creator of unity and a unifying force in Norway. His birthday was celebrated throughout the country and many wished him well on his day. To mark the occasion, a 21-gun-salute will be fired at noon…
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King Harald marks important Sami event

King Harald of Norway has attended the celebration of Sami National Day at the Oslo City Hall. Five hundred guests were in attendance at the event, which has been a tradition in Oslo since 2003 to celebrate the indigenous group in Norway who has faced challenges in…
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King Harald of Norway breaks decades old tradition

The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that King Harald will not visit the ski World Championship in Slovenia this winter. Likewise, no member of the Norwegian Royal Family will visit the Alpine resort of Plancia, something that has been a staple of the royal diary for many decades. It has become something of a tradition for King Harald to greet the Norwegian gold medal winners during the ski…
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King Harald admitted to hospital

King Harald of Norway has been hospitalized. The King has an infection which is being treated with antibiotics – his condition is stated to be stable. However, the King is expected to be in hospital for a few days. The announcement came from the royal court on the…
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King Harald’s eco energy plans hit a snag

King Harald of Norway has been working to get solar panels on the roof of the Royal Palace in Oslo, but the weight of history is against him. Professionals have examined the building and concluded that they would be too heavy. In 2017, planning was started for a project…
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King Harald hands out important award

Norway’s King Harald has chosen to highlight one of Norway’s minorities, the Samsi people. The King has awarded the Sami language Prize, and this year’s Sami language prize was awarded to the historian Aage Agnar Solbakk. The prize was awarded during the opening of this year’s international Sami language week and the decade for indigenous languages. It was awarded by…
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King Harald ends up in a treasure chest on visit

His Majesty King Harald has a goal of visiting all the Norwegian municipalities at least once during his reign. The long list is getting shorter and shorter and on October 4th 2022, the King was able to cross another municipality off the list when the Norwegian monarch made…
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King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon attend State Opening of Parliament

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 runs between the Royal Palace and the Parliament, ahead of the opening; roads were also decorated with Norwegian flags and…
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