Norway

A look back at the significance of Princess Ingrid Alexandra's birth

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21st January 2022
Princess Ingrid Alexandra just turned 18-years-old, and Royal Central wishes to take this moment to take a look back at the significance of her birth.  Fourteen years before she was born, in 1990, Norway updated its constitution to allow absolute primogeniture, meaning that the firstborn, regardless of gender, will inherit the throne.  It was the first wind of actualisation that swept…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima toast King Harald and Queen Sonja for their hospitality

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11th November 2021
The second day of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Norway ended with a ‘return reception’ – a tradition that is slowly disappearing, which made it all the more special to see it in action.  King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted the Norwegian Royals at a concert, followed by a standing reception, to thank them for their hospitality during…
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Crown Prince Haakon forced to miss start of Dutch State Visit to Norway

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9th November 2021
Shortly before the beginning of their first incoming state visit, the Norwegian Royal Court announced that one thing would change in the schedule planned for the Dutch King and Queen’s trip to the Scandinavian nation.  Crown Prince Haakon was supposed to be one of the key people during the visit in his role as heir to the throne. However, the Royal Court announced that His Royal Highness…
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King Harald to undergo surgery on his leg

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29th January 2021
King Harald V of Norway will undergo surgery on his leg tomorrow. The Norwegian Royal Court announced that the King has been admitted to hospital for a surgery tomorrow morning on an injured tendon on his right knee. They had previously announced that the King would be on…
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Princess Märtha Louise of Norway reveals she was offered the chance to become Queen

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17th December 2020
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has revealed to Insider Magazine that she was offered the chance to become Queen. When Princess Märtha Louise of Norway was born in 1971, women were barred from inherited the Norwegian throne. A younger brother, Crown Prince Haakon, was born two years later, and it is he who is destined to become King. However, it all could have changed in 1986. Princess…
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