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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

Princess Martha Louise of Norway has announced her engagement to her partner, Durek Verrett. Their decision to marry wasn’t that much of a surprise with both having spoken of their hopes to wed previously. But the ring that they showed off during that most modern of royal engagement appearances, an Instagram live, was a bit of a surprise. For the couple have chosen an emerald as the central…
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Norway

Record high support for the Norwegian monarchy

Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of loyalty to the King.
Norway

Queen Sonja to exhibit own art collection

This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at Queen Sonja’s art stable. Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be open until November and show 100 works by 50 artists from the Queen’s own art collection. Queen Sonja’s art collection consists of more…
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Norway

Princess Martha Louise of Norway announces engagement

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and the American shaman Durek Verrett are engaged. Their engagement was announced on the morning of June 7th 2022 via a press release. No date has yet been set for the wedding, and the couple will continue to live on different…
British Royals

Big royal presence marks Guildhall reception to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

The Lord Mayor of London hosted a reception for the Royal Family following the Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee. The lunch was also open to political authorities, like Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Interior Secretary Priti Patel, as well as former Prime Minister Theresa May.  Notably absent were the Duke of York, who will be missing the entire weekend of celebrations…
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Norway

King Harald hands out Abel Prize

King Harald of Norway has participated in the award ceremony for the prestigious Abel Prize. The Abel Prize of 2022 was awarded to Dennis Parnell Sullivanfor his mathematical work in topology. His Majesty received the prize winner in an audience at the Royal Palace…
Norway

Queen Sonja visits Europe’s largest glacier

Queen Sonja has attended the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The festivities were supposed to be held last year, but due to the global health crisis, they were postponed to 2022. Upon arrival, the Queen was welcomed and given flowers. The village’s political leadership had also turned up to receive the Queen alongside hundreds of spectators. Her…
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