Tag: Royals

Royal opening for literature festival

Crown Princess Mette-Marit set off on her second annual literary train ride on Tuesday and then opened a literature festival in Lillehammer. For the...

Van Gogh meets Munch in Oslo

Royalty was adding to the hyperbole swirling around the Munch Museum in Oslo, as another new exhibit pairs the works of Norwegian artist Edvard...

The king’s defiance, and chaotic escape

As Norwegians recalled their wartime history this week, attention turned to the chaotic escape of Norway's king, crown prince and government from Nazi German invaders...

Norway recalls its loss of freedom

April 9 is no day of celebration in Norway but the country was set to mark it this year on the 75th anniversary of its...

King Harald bound for the USA

Norway's King Harald V will be making another official visit to the US this spring, traveling to some of the areas that attracted a...

‘Easter exodus’ no longer widespread

It used to be that Norwegian cities all but emptied out during the country's long five-day Easter holiday weekend that runs from Thursday through...

Celebrities shone as ‘birkebeiners’

Crown Prince Haakon was among the locally well-known Norwegians to complete the tough Birkebeiner ski race over the weekend, along with former Foreign Minister...

Crown Prince to act in Krekar case

Crown Prince Haakon is being called upon to act in the state's efforts to confine Islamic cleric Mullah Krekar until he can be deported. Prosectors...

Sun shone for king in Antarctica

UPDATED: The frigid expanse of Antarctica glittered under blue skies and sunshine when Norway's King Harald arrived this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary...

Crown Prince Haakon offered condolences in Riyadh

Norway isn't at all happy over how Saudi Arabia punishes its citizens and infringes on basic human rights, but the country sent Crown Prince Haakon to...
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