Heads of state and guests from most of Europe’s royal families gathered in Oslo to participate in His Majesty's birthday celebrations.

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The Norwegian people waited eagerly for their new royal family, and cheers erupted as King Haakon, Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olav arrived by ship in Trondheim. The year was 1906, and 100 years later today's royal family followed the historical path to the coronation in Nidaros Cathedral.

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave birth to a boy on Saturday 3 December at 10.45 am. The Norwegian Royal House announces that all is well with mother and child.

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Illustrating a powerful set of lungs, Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus was held by his grandmother Queen Sonja during the christening ceremony at the Palace Chapel in Oslo 4 March. See the official pictures here.

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