President of Storting Masud Gharahkhani delivers memorial address
The President of the Storting, Masud Gharahkhani, has delivered a memorial address for King Harald V. The speech was broadcast live from the June 7th…
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King of Bhutan offers prayers for victims of flash flood
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan has offered prayers to the victims of the flash flood in Nepal and China. The King was joined…
Erling Haaland pays tribute to King Harald
Norwegian professional footballer Erling Haaland has paid tribute to King Harald of Norway. He posted on X: “Rest in peace, King Harald” Hvil i fred,…
King Haakon chairs Extraordinary Council of State meeting
The new King Haakon VIII is chairing an Extraordinary Council of State Meeting to formally announce the death of his father, King Harald V. During…
Plans for King Harald’s sarcophagus began in 2024
The plans for the sarcophagus for King Harald and Queen Sonja were begun in 2024. In 2024, the government proposed allocating NOK 20 million in…
King Harald dies one day before 58th wedding anniversary
King Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary tomorrow. Tragically, King Harald died earlier today at the age…
Introducing Norway’s new Queen
The future Queen of Norway was born Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby on 19 August 1973 as the daughter of Sven Høiby and Marit Tjessem. She has…
King Frederik and Queen Mary send letter of condolence to King Haakon VIII
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have sent a letter of condolence to King Haakon VIII. The letter says, “It is with great sadness…
Swedish royal court goes into mourning following King Harald’s death
The Swedish royal court has gone into mourning following the death of King Harald V of Norway. In a statement, the Swedish royal court said,…
Queen Nazli’s diamond necklace stolen from museum
Queen Nazli of Egypt’s diamond necklace has been stolen from a museum in Vienna. The necklace was on display in a jewellery exhibition at the…