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Queen Sonja celebrates special anniversary

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23rd August 2021
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…
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Queen Sonja enjoys night at the opera in Oslo

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23rd August 2021
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…
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Crown Prince Haakon praises young people's work for their community

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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 have met many committed young people who in various ways contribute to society. The coronavirus guide set up and the way they…
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Queen Sonja opens new school building in downtown Oslo

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17th August 2021
Queen Sonja of Norway marked the end of her summer holiday by opening the new Ruseløkka school in downtown Oslo. In a sunny and noisy schoolyard, on August 16th 2021, she was greeted by more than 500 students, teachers and invited guests.Queen Sonja was shown around the…
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Norwegian Royal Family returns to work after eventful summer

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13th August 2021
This week, the Norwegian Royal Family concluded their summer holiday with a week-long cruise on the royal yacht along the Norwegian cost. Next week will therefore be the first official working week for the royals after their break. King Harald is set to meet with his government on Friday for the first council of state after the holiday. Weekly councils of state will be held at the Royal Palace in…
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Princess Astrid makes surprise visit to the Norwegian Rescue Company

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28th July 2021
Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, sister of King Harald of Norway, usually spends her summer holidays at her vacation house in the small Norwegian town of Hankø. The Princess is spending time there this summer as well. However this week she interrupted her holiday for a special surprise visit.The Royal Court has published some photos of the Princess while she was visiting the Norwegian Rescue…
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