Last Friday, King Harald of Norway unveiled the new National Veterans Monument and lit the “eternal flame” at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. The Crown Prince, Haakon, was also present at the ceremony. The King and Crown Prince were received by President of the Parliament (Storting)Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen, Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Chief of Defence Eirik Kristoffersen on arrival.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has met with Plan Norway and UNICEF Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Crown Prince Haakon is the protector of this year’s Norwegian TV charity campaign which aims to collect funds to Plan’s work to fight child marriage in five…
King Harald comments on Princess Ingrid Alexandra's Covid diagnosis
25th August 2021
Just hours after the Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway had been diagnosed with the coronavirus, King Harald said that the princess is doing well.
On the way to inspect the royal yacht, he took the time to answer…
King Harald, accompanied by Queen Sonja, has announced the end of this year’s season for the Norwegian Royal Yacht “KS Norge”. This year, the ship has not been used as much in official contexts, due to the ongoing pandemic. As a result, the ship has been used much more than usual by the royals privately, especially during the summer holidays.
During the now ended summer season, the crew…
Queen Sonja of Norway has celebrated the 200 year anniversary of the Norwegian “Fund of information”. The celebration took place at Vestre Aker vicarage in Oslo.
For many generations, the Norwegian Information Fund has contributed to education in Norway.
Today…
Queen Sonja has attended a concert at the Oslo Opera in connection with the Queen Sonja International Music Competition. From 501 singers from 63 nations, an international jury has selected four of the 40 Norwegian soloists who were invited to participate in this…
King Harald was joined by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, and his sister, Princess Astrid, at the government’s liberation lunch on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Norway’s liberation from German occupation.
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Veterans from World War II were invited to lunch at the Oslo Opera House. The royal family and all guests were welcomed by Prime Minister…
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is back in the US with her boyfriend, Durek Verrett. This was confirmed recently when paparazzi pictures of the two were taken in Los Angeles. Durek Verrett lives in the USA and the last time he was in Norway was over Christmas and New Year…
Crown Prince Haakon praises young people's work for their community
19th August 2021
Crown Prince Haakon visited the Stovner district in the capital of Oslo. In his youth, Crown Prince Haakon is said to have used the pseudonym “Johnny from Stovner”.
During the visit His Royal Highness said: “It is very nice to be back again at Stovner. I…
Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway turns 48 years old today. The Crown Princess is not in the habit of celebrating the day in public. The only public celebrations of the Crown Princess’ birthday this year will be that all public buildings will fly the Norwegian flag. At 12 o’clock, the Norwegian Armed Forces celebrates the day with a 21 gun salute from all national…
