On Friday, an ordinary Council of State was held in Oslo following the exit of the Progress Party from the Norwegian government. This happened only one day after it became clear that King Harald has been declared healthy after being sick for the past two weeks. Crown Prince Haakon has been regent for the past 14 days and has carried out the first two councils of the year on behalf of his…
European royals in Jerusalem to celebrate the liberation of Auschwitz
24th January 2020
Several European royals attended a ceremony in Israel to commemorate that the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on Thursday. The ceremony was held at the Holocaust Memorial Centre Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. The British Royal Family was represented by…
King Harald resumes his monarchical duties after two-week sick leave
23rd January 2020
After being sick for two weeks, there was great excitement about what was going to happen to King Harald. The media wondered if the King wanted an extended sick leave or whether he was healthy enough to resume his duties as the monarch after Crown Prince Haakon has been…
Now you can now become the Norwegian Crown Prince Family’s neighbour. The Norwegian Crown Prince Couple rents out one of their houses on the Skaugum Estate, and the villa is just a few metres from the Crown Prince Couple’s own home.
You can now rent a house for 27.000 Norwegian crowns a month; this is approximately 2.800 US dollars or 2.200 British pounds. The house has a plot of…
Today, Tuesday 21Â January, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway turns 16-years-old. To celebrate the occasion, we have compiled 16 facts about the Princess which you might not have known before:
Following Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s birth, Germany’s leader had to go…
His Majesty King Harald of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a week of treatment. The Royal Court in Oslo announced on Wednesday morning that the king, who is 82, has now returned home. Crown Prince Haakon will remain as regent of Norway for another week.
A…
Ari Behn's parents reveal details of their son's last days and death
14th January 2020
This week has seen more details shared about the death of Ari Behn, Princess Martha’s former husband who took his life on Christmas Day. On Monday, the Norwegian Royal Family issued the following statement: “The royal family thanks everyone, both at home and abroad, who have sent them happy Christmas and New Year greetings. A special thank you to the ones that have sent condolences and…
In connection with Crown Prince Haakon’s visit to the refugee aid headquarters in Oslo, it was announced on short notice that the Crown Prince would meet the press. The Crown Prince met a huge press corps at 3 P.M. local time.
The Crown Prince said: “I thank…
On Wednesday, it was announced that His Majesty King Harald V of Norway was hospitalised. King Harald was admitted to the National Hospital in Oslo because of dizziness. The statement from the Royal Court said: “His Majesty King Harald was admitted to the National Hospital…
On Wednesday, His Majesty King Harald was admitted to the National Hospital in Oslo because of dizziness. He will probably be discharged before the weekend, the Royal court stated. According to the Royal Court, King Harald is not seriously ill and he is expected to be back to his duties as monarch in two weeks time.
The statement form the Royal Court says: “His Majesty King Harald was…
