For the press
This section contains messages primarily of interest to the press and other media, such as press releases, information regarding accreditation and official hand out photographs.
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The Council of State administers the realm
His Majesty The King and Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess are on a private visit abroad. The Council of State administers the realm.
Press releases
Subscribe to press releasesThe 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.
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.
Programme for the funeral service in Oslo Cathedral
Please find the programme for the funeral service of King Harald V. The text is in both Norwegian and English.
The funeral of King Harald V: Procession
Overview of heads of state and visiting members of royal families in the procession from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral.
