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King Harald: "The rumors of my death are significantly exaggerated"

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28th October 2017
“The rumours of my death are significantly exaggerated,” said His Majesty King Harald of Norway in the opening of his speech during the annual gala dinner for parliament representatives and the government at the Norwegian Royal Palace. The King followed up with the statement, “The only one who has passed away here tonight is probably the moose we will be served soon.” The king always tends…
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Scandinavian monarchs celebrate Finland's 100th anniversary

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2nd June 2017
On Thursday, Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden participated in the celebrations of Finland’s 100th anniversary as an independent nation in Helsinki, Finland. The Danish and Norwegian guests travelled on their royal yachts, “Norge” and…
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King Harald: "I will not abdicate"

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16th February 2017
His Majesty King Harald of Norway celebrates his 80th birthday next week. For the occasion, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen granted an interview to NTB (Norwegian News Agency) where they talked about what it is like being monarchs when they get older. The King says he has no plans to abdicate, he feels healthy and says that age is only a number. “To step back is out of the…
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60 royal guests to Norway in 2017

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20th December 2016
The Norwegian Royal Family goes from one jubilee-year to another year of anniversaries. Both King Harald and Queen Sonja celebrates their eightieth birthday in 2017. King Harald celebrates his birthday on 21 February, while Queen Sonja 4th of July. In the recent days, it has…
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King Harald V of Norway to celebrate 25 years on the throne

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11th January 2016
King Harald V of Norway is approaching a major anniversary in his Kingship. On 17 January 2016 he will mark 25 years on the throne. We take a look at his life so far! King Harald V was born on 21 February 1937 as the third child and only son of Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden. His godparents were Haakon VII of Norway, Queen Maud of Norway, Prince Carl of Sweden, Princess Ingeborg…
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