Haakon and Mette-Merit’s tour in Finnmark
February 6, 2009
Norwegian crown princess gets award for combating HIV/AIDS
December 1, 2008
The Earth Times – December 1, 2008.
Oslo – Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was Monday awarded the country’s Plussprisen prize for her efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The prize – announced in connection with World AIDS day – was awarded by the Norwegian group HivNorway that was formed to safeguard the rights and interests of people infected and affected by HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Turkey eyes energy cooperation with Norway
November 28, 2008
Xinhua – November 26, 2008.
Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday voiced the country’s keenness to cooperate with Norway in the field of energy, saying there is great potential for energy cooperation between the two countries.
Erdogan told a joint press conference with Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon Magnus that “Turkey wanted to cooperate with Norway in the field of energy and learned from Norway’s advanced technology.”
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Fashion throughout the history of Norway
November 11, 2008
November 2008 – By R&Co.
After being closed for some time, the fashion galleries at the Kunstindustrimuseet - National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design - are now opened. One of its current exhibition, is dedicated to the history of fashion in Norway. It highlights its multifarious aspects presented through the three galleries, which respectively embody a theme : the Royal Dress Collection, the Fashion 1600s till 2000 and the Norwegian Fashion Designers.
King of Norway honoured by city
November 9, 2008
The king of Norway is to be granted one of Tyneside’s highest honours.
King Harald V of Norway will be awarded the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle during a visit to highlight the links between the region and his country.
TV Norge censors Crown Princess
November 3, 2008
Aftenbladet – November 2, 2008.
The TV recordings showing a young Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby trying to find a date among a panel of suitors, asking them to bark like dogs, is no longer suitable now that she is the nation’s Crown Princess. In view ot this, TV Norge will never show them again.
Back in 1996, Crown Princess Mette-Marit participated in the dating programme “Lysthuset”. On the occasion of the TV station’s 20th anniversary, the production team wanted to re-show the images from the sensational programme, but the station’s very own editors have put a stop to that.
Mette-Marit put on sick leave
October 23, 2008
Crown Princess Mette-Marit back on the job in Kiev on Wednesday. PHOTO: LISE ÅSERUD/SCANPIX
The Aftenposten – October 23, 2008.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who fell and hit her head during a trip to Kiev earlier this week, has been placed on sick leave for another two weeks.
Mette-Marit injured in Ukraine
October 20, 2008
Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Kiev on Sunday, before she fell and hit her head
The Aftenposten – October 20, 2008.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit tripped and fell on some stairs while on an official visit to Ukraine on Monday. The incident resulted in cancellation of her morning program and later, most of the rest of the trip.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit copies Jackie Kennedy ?
October 14, 2008
State visit from Ireland
October 14, 2008
The Aftenposten – October 14, 2008
Oslo’s main boulevard was cleared of all traffic on Tuesday, and the Irish and Norwegian flags wove side by side. The president of Ireland, Mary McAleese (center, next to King Harald), is in town for a state visit.
Irish President Mary McAleese (3rd L) is greeted by Norwegian King Harald (C), Queen Sonja (L) and Crown Prince Haakon (R) on October 14, 2008 upon her arrival at the Royal Palace in Oslo at the start of a three-day state visit to Norway.
McAleese and her husband Martin are spending three days in Norway this week, starting with all the ceremonial splendour accorded such occasions. King Harald and Queen Sonja are the official host and hostess during the visit, and greeted their guests at the Royal Palace Tuesday morning.
