Emperor Emeritus Akihito to receive “scaled down” funeral rites
The Imperial Household Agency has indicated that the future funeral for Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be scaled down, at the request of the Emperor Emeritus. …
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Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra signs written oath
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra signs a written oath in a historic first for Norway. Friday morning saw King Haakon undertake the traditional swearing-in ceremony during…
King Haakon takes oath before parliament
King Haakon VIII took the Oath in the Storting today in accordance with the Norwegian Constitution. The King of Norway formally accepted responsibility as…
Memorial service held for King Harald
The Norwegian Royal Family attended a memorial service in memory of the late King Harald on Sunday. King Haakon was joined by his children and…
King Harald’s state funeral planned
The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed a date for King Harald’s state funeral. This evening, the royal court confirmed what will be one of the…
King Haakon addresses the nation
King Haakon gave his first address to the Norwegian public on Saturday evening following the death of his father, King Harald. King Haakon addressed the…
The “American” King Dies
Following the death of King Harald V, the Royal News Organisation looks at his childhood in the United States and time at the White House….
King Harald’s remains taken to palace
King Harald’s coffin left the National Hospital this evening, en route to the Royal Palace. It was a very emotional day for many in Norway,…
The Demise of the Crown
A succession with a new head of state. What happens when a Norwegian monarch passes away? What procedures and protocols are in place? And who…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrate their silver wedding anniversary
The Royal News Organisation looks back at 25 years of marriage on the occasion of Crown Prince Haakon’s and Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Silver Wedding Jubilee….