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King Harald leaves hospital after treatment for infection

King Harald V of Norway has been discharged from hospital where he was treated for three days for an infection. The King of Norway left Oslo University Hospital on August 8th 2022 and was said by royal officials to be in good health now. King Harald, who is 85, spent several days receiving intravenous antibiotics to deal with the unspecified infection. He was taken to hospital on August…
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The love of King Harald and Queen Sonja

As Norway prepared to celebrate the 80th birthdays of Their Majesties the King and Queen in 2017, I thought the story of King Harald and Queen Sonja’s relationship was worth sharing with our readers. Now, on the Queen’s 85th birthday, we revisit one of the most…
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Princess Astrid, fairy godmother to a midsummer's royal dream

She has seen, first hand, all the reigns that have made modern Norway. And as she watched the coming of age celebrations of her country’s future monarch, Princess Astrid helped ensure that her country’s royal past became integral to its future. Astrid, sister of King Harald and great aunt to the young woman being feted at a glittering gala dinner at Oslo’s Royal Palace, is often an…
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Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett make debut royal appearance

As Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official 18th birthday celebrations take place, a royal first is also taking place. The newly engaged couple Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett are among the guests and have made their first public appearance since announcing their plans to marry. On June 16 2022, they joined other royals at the Norwegian government’s official dinner for the…
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Crown Prince Haakon inspects the troops

A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp. King Harald was not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the Crown Prince conducted the…
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Norway's royals team up with celebrities for special football match

After a break of three years, caused by the pandemic, the stage was again set for an informal football match at the home of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess, Skaugum. On June 13 2022, the family held their traditional game at their home in Asker. Crown Prince Haakon was captain of a team consisting of Norwegian celebrities. This year the team was joined by the professional football…
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