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11th November 2021

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima had a second busy day of engagements in Norway this week as Their Majesties continue their state visit to the country. While the first day of the visit was more focused on the official events, the second and third days are often…

Queen Sonja's jewels for the State dinner: a tiara from a lost Empire

10th November 2021

One of the most awaited moments of any State Visit, especially those that include Monarchs, is the State Dinner. Coming usually at the end of the first day, the State Dinner is a glittering affair, with fancy clothing (gala uniforms or white tie for men, ballgowns for…

Crown Prince Haakon forced to miss start of Dutch State Visit to Norway

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 Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima touch down in Oslo for State Visit to Norway

9th November 2021

Following almost two years of restrictions and shutdowns, life is beginning to go back to how it was before, albeit with some remanence of the trauma we collectively lived through. State visits are starting to reappear on heads of states’ calendars, and on 9…

King Harald to undergo surgery on his leg

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…

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway reveals she was offered the chance to become Queen

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…

Princess Märtha Louise to cease using title in business

7th August 2019

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has agreed to stop using the title of Princess in her business activities, the Norwegian Royal Household has announced. The Princess came to this decision after consulting with her family. Princess Märtha Louise will continue to use her…

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Norwegian Royal Court upset over publication of information on Marius Borg Høiby’s girlfriend

8th April 2018

The Norwegian Royal Court has criticised magazine Se og Hør after it published an elaborate story last week about the relationship between Marius Borg Høiby and his girlfriend and former Playboy model, Juliane Snekkstad. Marius Borg Høiby is Crown Princess…