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The King and Queen to be consecrated in Nidaros Cathedral on 22 August 2027

10 November 2026

His Majesty King Haakon VIII and Her Majesty Queen Mette-Marit will be consecrated in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on Sunday 22 August 2027.

Opened Munch-Picasso exhibition in Spain

Opened Munch-Picasso exhibition in Spain

King Haakon opened the 171st session of the Storting

Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution

Official engagements

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Audience

12 November 2026
10:00

His Majesty The King grants the Minister of Foreign Affairs audience.

Audience

13 November 2026
10:00

His Majesty The King grants Chief of the Norwegian Army audience.

Council of State

13 November 2026
11:00

His Majesty The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace.

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10 November 2026

The King and Queen to be consecrated in Nidaros Cathedral on 22 August 2027

His Majesty King Haakon VIII and Her Majesty Queen Mette-Marit will be consecrated in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on Sunday 22 August 2027. An extensive programme of events will take place in Trondheim in connection with the consecration ceremony. The King and Queen will host a gala dinner at Stiftsgården, while the Norwegian Government and the City of Trondheim will also host events during the same weekend.

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11 September 2026

Princess Astrid has passed away

His Majesty The King was deeply saddened to receive the news that Princess Astrid has passed away. The Princess died peacefully today, Friday 11 September, at the age of 94.

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