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One charged after shooting of soldier at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence

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3rd December 2021
One person has been charged after a soldier was admitted to hospital after a shooting at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer residence, Mågerø. The incident occurred during a military exercise, and no royals were present on the estate at the time of the shooting. The situation has garnered a significant amount of attention in Norway, and late in the night on 1 December, it emerged…
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Soldier shot at the Norwegian Royal Family’s summer estate

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1st December 2021
A soldier has been admitted to hospital after a shooting incident at the Norwegian Royal Family`s summer residence, Mågerø. The incident occurred during a military exercise. No royals were present on the estate at the time of the shooting. Norwegian media reports that a female conscript soldier was injured on Tuesday afternoon during an exercise. The soldier was transported to Ullevål…
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Crown Prince Haakon prepares for major US visit

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30th November 2021
The Crown Prince of Norway is set to visit the United States for a major visit in the coming day. Crown Prince Haakon’s trip, from December 5th to 9th 2021, was announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in November and it’s understood that it will…
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Queen Sonja attends a lecture on the history of cross country skiing - Norway's national sport

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29th November 2021
Cross-country skiing is Norway’s national sport. Indeed, it is a well-used saying that most Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. Last Thursday, Her Majesty Queen Sonja was present at a history of skiing evening at the Ski Museum in Oslo. Author Thor Gotaas delivered a lecture on the brothers Marius and Stein Eriksen and their significance in Norwegian skiing and alpine…
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Crown Prince Haakon attends climate conference

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25th November 2021
Climate is something many royals have been involved in in recent years, including the Norwegian Crown Prince. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway was present at the opening of the Zero Conference in Oslo where climate leaders from politics, government, business and organizations met to discuss climate solutions. Upon arrival to the conference, on November 24th 2021, His Royal Highness was welcomed by…
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