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Norway’s Budget Proposal Grants Appanage Only to King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit, Leaving Queen Sonja Out
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Norway’s Budget Proposal Grants Appanage Only to King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit, Leaving Queen Sonja Out

Only King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit will receive an appanage, according to the Norwegian government's new budget proposal. Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra will therefore be left out
After scandals, Norway rallies behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit
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After scandals, Norway rallies behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit

Scandals and Jeffrey Epstein connections notwithstanding, Norwegians seem ready to give the new royal couple, Haakon and Mette-Marit, a chance. Support for the monarchy is increasing, according to recent polls
Norway says farewell to Princess Astrid at full church funeral
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Norway says farewell to Princess Astrid at full church funeral

Riis Church in Oslo was filled to the last row of pews when Norway said goodbye to Princess Astrid.
After scandals and Epstein ties, Norwegians rally behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit
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After scandals and Epstein ties, Norwegians rally behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit

Scandals and Jeffrey Epstein connections notwithstanding - Norwegians seem ready to give the new royal couple, Haakon and Mette-Marit, a chance. Support for the monarchy is increasing, according to recent polls
Support for Mette-Marit as Queen of Norway rises in new poll
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Support for Mette-Marit as Queen of Norway rises in new poll

Support for Mette-Marit as Queen of Norway has increased, a new survey shows.
Norway’s Princess Astrid has died, royal court says
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Norway’s Princess Astrid has died, royal court says

Princess Astrid of Norway has died, the Norwegian court has announced. She was the sister of the recently deceased King Harald and was 94 years old
King Haakon honored as Harald laid to rest in royal crypt
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King Haakon honored as Harald laid to rest in royal crypt

King Harald's funeral is over - now flags are raised and a salute is fired for Norway's new royal couple. King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit and the rest of the royal family wave from the palace in Oslo
World leaders and royals gather in Oslo for King Harald’s funeral
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World leaders and royals gather in Oslo for King Harald’s funeral

Prime ministers and presidents, princes and national team captains, queens and bishops - the guest list for the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V includes many famous and high-ranking names.
Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch
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Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch

Flags at half-mast, seas of flowers and royalty from all over the world. Today, Norway's "grandfather" - King Harald - is being buried
Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo
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Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo

There will be a long procession on foot following King Harald's coffin from the palace to Oslo Cathedral. In addition to the royal family, foreign royalty and heads of state will be included in the funeral procession, which will begin at 12:00 on Wednesday
Høiby to remain in ankle monitor custody until King Harald’s funeral
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Høiby to remain in ankle monitor custody until King Harald’s funeral

Marius Borg Høiby agrees to remain in custody with ankle shackles. The so-called bonus prince, convicted of rape, is referring to King Harald’s funeral
King Carl Gustaf congratulates godson Haakon on becoming Norway’s new king
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King Carl Gustaf congratulates godson Haakon on becoming Norway’s new king

King Carl Gustaf congratulates his godson, Norway's new King Haakon, on his new role.
King Haakon swears oath in the Storting without Queen Mette-Marit present
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King Haakon swears oath in the Storting without Queen Mette-Marit present

I promise and swear that I will govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws. Norway's new King Haakon VIII took his oath in the Storting in Oslo
Marius Borg Høiby among pallbearers carrying King Harald’s coffin through Oslo palace
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Marius Borg Høiby among pallbearers carrying King Harald’s coffin through Oslo palace

King Harald's coffin was moved on Monday afternoon in a procession through the palace in Oslo to the palace chapel. Among the pallbearers was the convicted rapist Marius Borg Høiby
King Haakon pays tribute to his father in first national address: You were a good father
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King Haakon pays tribute to his father in first national address: You were a good father

A moved King Haakon VIII paid tribute to his father - the late King Harald - and addressed the Norwegian people in his first address to the nation. “Thank you very much,” said the Norwegian king, dressed in a black suit and black tie, to all those gathered in front of the palace to honor Harald’s memory
Crown Princess Victoria pays tribute to King Harald in condolence statement
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Crown Princess Victoria pays tribute to King Harald in condolence statement

In connection with the death of Norway's King Harald, Crown Princess Victoria is issuing a statement, the Royal House says.
National mourning in Norway as King Haakon takes first steps after Harald’s death
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National mourning in Norway as King Haakon takes first steps after Harald’s death

Norwegians are mourning the late King Harald, and national mourning prevails. At the same time, the country’s new monarch, King Haakon VIII, is taking the first steps in his new role
Norwegians say King Haakon will do fine after Harald’s death
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Norwegians say King Haakon will do fine after Harald’s death

A day has passed since Norway's “grandfather”, King Harald V, died at the age of 89. When Norwegians wake up on Saturday, many still see a bright future with his successor, King Haakon VIII
The day after King Harald's death, Norway marks what would have been his wedding anniversary
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The day after King Harald's death, Norway marks what would have been his wedding anniversary

On Saturday, Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja would have celebrated their wedding anniversary - just one day after the king's death.
King Haakon VIII takes the throne after Harald V’s death
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King Haakon VIII takes the throne after Harald V’s death

After the death of Harald V, Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII, with a queen at his side
Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf mourns King Harald: A good friend to me and Sweden
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Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf mourns King Harald: A good friend to me and Sweden

Norway's King Harald has died. "Throughout the years, the King has been a good friend to me, my family and to Sweden
Norway’s King Harald V, unifying monarch through war and scandal, dies at 87
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Norway’s King Harald V, unifying monarch through war and scandal, dies at 87

With the motto "Everything for Norway", Harald V led the country from 1991 - and goes down in history as Norway's first Norwegian-born prince in 567 years. His years on the throne were turbulent, marked by a long series of scandals that damaged Norwegians' trust in the royal house
Thousands Follow King Harald’s Final Journey to Oslo Palace
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Thousands Follow King Harald’s Final Journey to Oslo Palace

Norway's King Harald V has died. He was 89 years old
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