As Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official
18th birthday celebrations take place, a royal first is also taking
place. The newly engaged couple Princess Märtha Louise and Durek
Verrett are among the guests and have made their first public
appearance since announcing their plans to marry. On June 16 2022,
they joined other royals at the Norwegian government’s official
dinner for the…
A royal inspection of the Norwegian Royal
Guard is an annual event, and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has
inspected the Royal Guard at Huseby Military Camp. King Harald was
not present due to mobility issues; this is not the first time the
Crown Prince conducted the…
After a break of three years, caused by
the pandemic, the stage was again set for an informal football
match at the home of the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess,
Skaugum. On June 13 2022, the family held their traditional game at
their home in Asker. Crown Prince…
Last week, Norway’s parliament voted on
keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy. The
proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the country’s
sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an oath of
loyalty to the King. However, the proposal fell through with 134
votes in favour of the monarchy against 35 votes in favour of a
republic. As a…
This summer, Queen Sonja’s own art
collection will be exhibited to guests from Norway and abroad at
Queen Sonja’s art stable. Queen Sonja of Norway has been collecting
arts and crafts since her teens. This summer’s exhibition will be
open until November and…
Norway has just seen its parliament vote
on keeping the monarchy, causing much debate and some controversy.
The proposal to establish a republic in Norway came from the
country’s sitting Minister of Culture, who only a year ago took an
oath on loyalty to the…
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and the
American shaman Durek Verrett are engaged. Their engagement was
announced on the morning of June 7th 2022 via a press release. No
date has yet been set for the wedding, and the couple will continue
to live on different continents in the future. Durek Verrett will
not get a Norwegian royal title, but will be regarded as a member
of the extended…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is in full
swing crossing Greenland. The Crown Prince’s special expedition is
part of a larger anniversary to celebrate the fact that it has been
50 years since King Olav opened Tromsø University. Since 19 May,
the Crown Prince has…
King Harald of Norway has participated in
the award ceremony for the prestigious Abel Prize. The Abel Prize
of 2022 was awarded to Dennis Parnell Sullivanfor his mathematical
work in topology. His Majesty received the prize winner in an
audience at the Royal Palace…
Queen Sonja has attended the celebrations
of the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The
festivities were supposed to be held last year, but due to the
global health crisis, they were postponed to 2022. Upon arrival,
the Queen was welcomed and given flowers. The village’s political
leadership had also turned up to receive the Queen alongside
hundreds of spectators. Her…
