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Queen Sonja of Norway leaves hospital after air ambulance dash from holiday

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…
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra extends military service

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…
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Norway's heir addresses controversy around sister's wedding

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…
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Crown Prince Haakon leads Norway in remembering those lost in combat

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…
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A special tradition observed as Queen Margrethe bids farewell to King Harald and Queen Sonja

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…
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