His Majesty King Harald visited the Vålerenga football club in Oslo. The King was welcomed by children from the Valle Hovin Sport kindergarten, young players from the Vålerenga football club and “the street team” when he arrived at the home field of Vålerenga at Valle Hovin stadium. In the men’s locker room at the stadium, King Harald met with representatives from football…
Queen Sonja of Norway has overseen the official opening of the brand new Veterinary Building at the University of Ås. On her way to the Veterinary College and the Animal Hospital, on September 1st 2021, the Queen walked along the park route where she was given told about…
On Wednesday, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visited the Norwegian National Archives at Sognsvann just outside Oslo city centre.
On arrival at the National Archives, Crown Prince Haakon was received by Oslo’s Mayor Marianne Borgen and National Archivist Inga Bolstad.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra recovers from Covid-19 and heads back to school
1st September 2021
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is back at school again, after recovering from the coronavirus. The news was confirmed by her father, Crown Prince Haakon, to the Norwegian TV-channel NRK. NRK asked His Royal Highness during an event at the Norwegian National Archive on September 1st 2021 with the Crown Prince replying: “Princess Ingrid is well and back at school again. She felt it a little, but she…
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…
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 questions about how things are going with Princess Ingrid Alexandra. On questions by the Norwegian TV-channel TV the King…
The fairtytale bride and the first royal wedding of the 21st century
25th August 2021
It was the first big royal wedding of the 21st century bringing kings, queens, princes and princesses together for a very modern monarchical marriage. The relationship between Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under scrutiny from the moment…
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…
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, the Fund is one of Norway’s largest landowners, owning vicarages, forests and commercial property throughout Norway.
Her…
