Queen Sonja of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a dash by air for treatment after she fell ill on holiday.
The Queen of Norway, who is 87, was taken to hospital in Oslo by air ambulance on the afternoon of Easter Monday after developing shortness of breath.
She was treated overnight before being allowed home the following morning.
The royal court says Queen Sonja will now…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra extends military service
20th September 2024
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, a soldier in training and a future queen, has decided to extend her military service into next year.
Private Alexandra, as she is known in the military, announced her decision to extend her professional training with the Ingeniørbataljonen…
Durek Verrett just married royalty - so why isn't he a prince?
2nd September 2024
He just married a Norwegian princess, but he’s still Durek Verrett. Why isn’t he a royal prince following marriage? We’ll explain.
In the modern Norwegian Royal Family, no man has married a royal princess and gained a title or carried out duties on behalf of the…
Norway's heir addresses controversy around sister's wedding
27th August 2024
With just days to go until Princess Martha Louise of Norway gets married, her brother has addressed some of the controversy around her big day.
Crown Prince Haakon spoke to journalists about the issues that have arisen ahead of Martha Louise’s wedding to Durek Verrett. The two tie the knot in Gerainger in Norway on August 31st 2024.
Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett will marry…
In August 1968, all eyes were on Oslo for one of the biggest and most talked about royal weddings of recent times. The heir to the throne of Norway, Crown Prince Harald, finally married Sonja Haraldsen, after seeing off opposition from those who felt a future king…
King Harald puts a spotlight on brand new defence tools
21st November 2023
King Harald of Norway has paid a visit to Nye Evenes Air Base, where, among other things, he got to see first-hand the country’s newest defensive and surveillance weapons.Â
On Sunday, 18th November, His Majesty arrived at the air station in the north of the country…
Crown Prince Haakon leads Norway in remembering those lost in combat
7th November 2023
In his current position as Regent, Crown Prince Haakon has led Norway in the commemorations for Armed Forces Remembrance Day, for those who lost their lives while serving the country.
On Sunday, 5th November, the Crown Prince Regent travelled to Akershus Fortress in Oslo, where the National Veterans Monument is located. He was welcomed by Brigadier Arne Opperud, the commander of the…
King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon all took part in the annual opening of Parliament ceremony, which marks the end of the summer recess and the beginning of a new legislative season.
On 3 October, Their Majesties and His Royal Highness arrived at the…
Crown Prince Haakon hosts Red Cross Secretary General as Ukraine takes central stage in Oslo
26th September 2023
Crown Prince Haakon has welcomed the Secretary General of the Ukrainian Red Cross at the Oslo Royal Palace for an audience.
On 25th September, Mr Maksym Dotsenko held a private meeting with the heir to the Norwegian throne in the context of his visit to the…
A special tradition observed as Queen Margrethe bids farewell to King Harald and Queen Sonja
20th June 2023
One of the most peculiar and less known traditions was observed at the end of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s official visit to Denmark.
On Sunday, 18 June, before the monarchs boarded the Royal Yacht Norge to return to Oslo, they signed one of the windows at Fredensborg Palace.
This is not an innovation brought on by Queen Margrethe but rather a tradition that dates back more…